Community Collage Project in Honor of Jane Muer Begins June 6th!
The Oliver Art Center is thrilled to announce the return of its cherished annual “Small Works: Community Collage” project, kicking off on June 6th. This engaging project underscores the Oliver Art Center’s commitment to fostering awareness and accessibility of the visual arts by inviting artists of all ages and abilities to contribute their creativity. The resulting collaborative artwork will be a testament to the collective talent and spirit of the local community, culminating in a truly one-of-a-kind public display.
“The Community Collage is a highlight of our year, consistently bringing together a remarkable array of artistic expressions,” says Tamara Hoffbauer, Executive Director of the Oliver Art Center. “This project beautifully demonstrates how individuals, regardless of their experience level, can come together to create something far greater than the sum of its parts. We are deeply grateful for the community’s enthusiastic participation, which not only fuels our fundraising efforts but also celebrates their personal artistic journeys.”
Beginning April 1st, local artists and art enthusiasts were invited to visit the Oliver Art Center to collect blank canvases and embark on creating their miniature masterpieces. These individual works were then carefully assembled into a giant collage on June 1st at the Art Center, with the completed canvases available for purchase to the public on June 6th.
The uniquely decorated canvases will be available for purchase at $50.00 each, with 100% of the proceeds directly supporting the Oliver Art Center’s vital programming initiatives. This year’s exhibition holds special significance as it is presented in honor of Jane Muer, a longtime supporter, donor, Board Member, and participating artist of the Oliver Art Center, who passed away in 2025. The canvases for this project have been generously donated by Jane and her husband Joe over the past several years. Joe passed away in 2024.
The Oliver Art Center would like to express our sincere appreciation to all members of the community for participating in this vibrant celebration of art and collaboration.
This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Jane Muer.