Daydreaming in Bonner County

February 1, 2024

By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff

Local artists dove into the subconscious for the Pend Oreille Arts Council’s upcoming exhibition, Abstract Dreamscape, which promises to share the private world of dreams with the public. POAC will unveil these glimpses into the human psyche at an opening reception on Friday, March 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the POAC Gallery, 313 N Second Ave., Suite B.

“Wisdom from One Much Wiser” by Michael Smith

“The theme, deliberately left broad, invited artists to unleash their creative spirits and transform the intangible into tangible expressions on canvas,” wrote Claire Christy in a recent POAC news release.

POAC chose this prompt knowing it would inspire pieces that draw viewers in, allowing them to connect with and interpret the art on a deeper level.

Artists weren’t limited to the abstract genre — works include impressionist paintings and mixed-media art using doll heads, which display the breadth of the artists’ interpretations and understandings of their dreams. Those attending the opening will gain even more insight by speaking to artists Barry Burgess, Tessema Compton, Bruce Duykers, Molly Gentry, Jacob Greiff, Daris Judd, CJ Kovalchuk, Sheila Newenham, Cynthia Oliver, Teresa Rancourt, Michael Smith, Amy Stephensen and Penny Ottley.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the art through its creators’ eyes.

“This show is an adventure,” Christy wrote to the Reader. “Thinking about dreams is fun and the possibilities are endless. If you think you know what to expect, I encourage you to come in and be proved otherwise.”

Abstract Dreamscape will be on display March 1-29. Learn more about POAC at artinsandpoint.org.