February 18 - March 29, 2025
The Annual Curry/Bower exhibit is a non-juried, judged exhibit. The Youth Division features 26 artworks by 9 local artists.
Its inauguration was in 2015 to honor Edna Curry and Dr. John Bower, the primary benefactors of the Bower Center for the Arts. It was established as a judged exhibit, not juried, to enable any artist, 18 years of older, who wanted to participate not be subject to a jurying phase for their work to be accepted.
In 2023, a Youth Division was established to open this important exhibit to younger artists and give them the opportunity to experience taking part in a professional exhibit as their interest in art continues to grow.
Meet the Juror/Judge - Linda Atkinson
Linda Atkinson is a visual artist and native of Roanoke, VA.
She lived for 13 years in California, teaching sculpture and women's studies at the University of California/Santa Cruz. Returning to Southwestern Virginia, she taught studio art as a visiting lecturer for Hollins University, Radford University, and Roanoke College, where she was also gallery director and curator of the Olin Hall Galleries for 11 years. In addition to studio art, Linda taught art history for 21 years at Virginia Western Community College.
In 2012, Linda completed the American Society of Appraisers Certificate Program at Purchase College, State University of New York, and is a fine art appraiser in addition maintaining a working sculpture studio.
