(Above: The sky’s the limit when it comes to making three-dimensional art out of Jello, and this example comes from none other than Maude Kerns Art Center director Marsha Shankman.)
By Randi Bjornstad
For the 29th time, the Maude Kerns Art Center will be hosting its annual Jello Art Show, which means, of course, that every piece of artwork will be made from the squiggly stuff.
Artist Roger Rix created a show of hands for a previous Jello Art Show at the Maude Kerns Art Center
Everyone with a hankering to enter the one-day show needs to show up at the art center between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on April 1 to drop off their masterpieces, along with a $3 fee for each entry.
The exhibit itself opens at 5 p.m. and goes to 8 p.m., and besides marveling at all the art, there will be entertainment by the Radar Angels at 7 p.m.
Those who don’t have items in the show may participate in another way, by bringing their favorite jello snacks to share at the Tacky Food Buffet during the event.
As they are wont to do, the Radar Angels will perform again this year at the annual Jello Art Show
The theme for this year’s jello art exhibit is “Fool’s Jello,” evoking images of jesters, fool’s gold or — appropriately enough — April Fool’s Day.
All the Jello art must be taken away by its creators immediately after the show.
29th annual Jello Art Show
When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 1; Jello art must be delivered between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. that day
Where: Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E. 15th Ave, Eugene
Regular gallery hours: 10 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday when exhibits are on display
Information: 541-345-1571 or mkartcenter.org
