Enumclaw Gallery's 2018 Artist Is Lynn Kopelke

From The City of Enumclaw: The City of Enumclaw and 4Culture of King County are excited to present new work by Arts Alive Gallery house artist Lynn Kopelke. Lynn continues to create emotive works of art reminding us of the old west and cowboy life. Lynn Kopelke has a broad range of artistic skills and knowledge. He paints, writes western poetry, plays guitar, and sings. His opening reception will include a poetry reading. The public is invited to his opening on September 7, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the Enumclaw City Hall gallery.

On September 7, 2018 at 1:00 pm, Lynn has agreed to do a one- hour workshop on cowboy/western poetry. The workshop will be free to the public by first come registration. The one-hour workshop will begin at 1:00 pm on September 7. Lynn Kopelke will share thoughts about his own process and encourage participants to create a poem of their own during the workshop. To register for the workshop email glaturner@ci.enumclaw.wa.us

To paraphrase one of my favorite singers, Dave Stamey, I see it as my job to show the west to as many people as I can. Colors, motion, and the people make up the images that represent both the reality and the myth that informs that reality. The “West” is where I live. I want to share that. A special reception for the artist will feature a “Western Poetry” reading Friday, September 7, 2018, from 3 - 4:30 pm in Gallery 2018 at Enumclaw City Hall. The event is sponsored by City of Enumclaw and 4Culture of King County. Gallery 2018 is located in the Council Chambers at Enumclaw City Hall. 1339 Griffin Ave. Enumclaw, WA 98022. Hours for the exhibition space are 9:30 a. m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Enumclaw City Hall is closed on national holidays. Gallery 2018 is closed to the public on Tuesday of each week for municipal court proceedings.

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