Hang ten and enjoy some art in Newport

Square your plans in the next few weeks to include a visit to the “10 x 10: Something for Everyone” exhibit at Newport Visual Arts Center.

Presented by Coastal Arts Guild and American Easel, this fourth annual show features brand-new, multidisciplinary works of art from community artists. Each begins with identical 10” x 10” wood panels as their base, but what they do from that point is entirely up to them. The show will feature a variety of mediums — from acrylics to mixed media, fabric collage, linoleum print and more.

The exhibition is not only visually beautiful, but it also does something beautiful — it provides funding. Artists purchased their base panels, and that money will fund initiatives at the center. The sale of completed pieces, however, will benefit artists directly. When a visitor purchases a completed panel from the exhibition, 100 percent of the price will go directly to its creator.

“The 10 x 10 show gives artists an opportunity to share the vast variety of their mediums and styles with the public while simultaneously supporting the VAC,” said Director Chasse Davidson. “We’re grateful to the Coastal Arts Guild and feel fortunate to have their support. Their volunteer contributions help keep our galleries accessible to the public, and their monthly Tea and Talk provides an introduction platform for visiting artists.”

The “10 x 10: Something for Everyone” exhibit will be on display through September 27 at Newport Visual Arts Center, located at 777 NW Beach Drive and is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-6540.