By: Sheridan Robbins
EVERETT, SEPT. 24: The Schack Art Center is celebrating fall with a harvest-themed art exhibition and multiple fall-themed events.
“Schacktoberfest” is a month-long festival that began Sept. 5 and runs until Sunday, Sept. 29.
Exhibit:
A glass “pumpkin patch” with 1,000 glass pumpkins is available for viewing all month at the center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. The exhibit will also feature 100 art pieces by local artists.
Anyone is welcome to visit the exhibit during the art centers regular hours Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays 12-5 p.m. The center is closed on Mondays. Admission for the exhibit is free.
Events:
Pints + Pumpkins, a Schacktoberfest event, will be hosted at the Schack Art Center from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26.
At Pints + Pumpkins, community members can enjoy an evening of harvest-themed art by local artists, live music, raffles, glassblowing, drinks, and delicious bites. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be handed out for the best costume.
Tickets can be purchased on the website at Schacktoberfest — Schack Art Center. This event is for individuals 21+ only.
The art center is currently holding a virtual silent auction that closes at 5 p.m. on Sept. 29. Local artists have created 12×12 panels specifically for this event. There are more than 30 items at the auction.
Funds raised will go directly to support Schack Art Center education programming, facility costs, and gallery shows.
The center will be running classes until November for its Make It Now series. Participants will be able to create their own glass pumpkin in 20 minutes in the Schack hot shop.
Schacktoberfest is sponsored by the City of Everett, Lombardi’s and Klien Honda.
