Deanna Antony: STAUNCHIE NUBS

June 12 - July 3, 2021

Astoria Visual Arts is honored to present Staunchie Nubs, a solo exhibition featuring work created during emerging artist Deanna Antony’s 7-month residency at AVA. Antony creates biomorphic soft sculpture from locally sourced and personally worn garments through a patterned sewing process she developed in graduate school. The final results are rather anomalous forms with a squishy, huggable appeal.

Antony is the first AVA a-i-r over the program’s 6 years history to be offered a solo exhibit, but it is a program development that AVA hopes to continue in the future. “I am very grateful for this opportunity and for those I have met along the way so far.” Antony says about her experience. “The program is more than just a free studio space, it offers the ability to connect with other local artists and the arts community.” Antony received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin in 2020 and lives and works in Astoria. 

The exhibit opens during Second Saturday Art Walk on June 12 and runs through July 3.

Gallery Hours and Location

Fridays, Saturdays, + Sundays 12-4 pm

Second Saturday Art Walk 12-8 pm

1000 Duane Street | Astoria, Oregon

Also, open by appointment: astoriavisualarts@gmail.com

Please enjoy the exhibitions while wearing a mask and maintaining physical distance from other viewers.

The AVA Gallery brings diversity and innovation to the community through a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and projects. Members are invited to submit proposals for exhibitions or other creative uses of the Gallery space. Submit proposals to astoriavisualarts@gmail.com. Include a short narrative about the proposed exhibit, a brief bio, and 3-5 images of artwork. AVA is especially interested in proposals that build and strengthen a diverse and inclusive community.