It's Obama Time! Artwork Inspired by Barack Obama

Show will feature artwork inspired by President Barack Obama by over 50 artists from across the country.

Echoing the spirit of the “Manifest Hope Exhibition” organized by Shepard Fairey for President Obama’s inauguration, Harbor Country Progress is excited to announce the opening of “It’s Obama Time”, a juried art show of Insider and Outsider Artists. The show is being organized by Jim Vopat, Sara Scherberg and Margarita Doerschner. Vopat says, “It’s Obama Time seeks to encourage artists and activists to maintain the momentum to bring about true change.” Paintings, photography, bronzes, collages and jewelry from over 50 artists will be displayed.

Many artists from Chicago and southwest Michigan have submitted pieces. In addition to original works, famous posters by Obama artists Shepard Fairey, Scot Lefavor and Aaron Axelrod will be available. A signed copy of Shepard Fairey’s “History” will be auctioned off later in the summer. We will also be featuring his “Adopt” poster.

The Harbor Country Progress Center is located at 16142 Red Arrow Hwy in Union Pier, MI.

Harbor Country Progress Gallery will be open on weekends and holidays from May 2 through October 31, 2009 with ongoing shows with new art featured over the summer. Also available will be limited edition Obama T-shirts and other memorabilia. Phone 269.231.5105.

"IT'S OBAMA TIME!--ARTWORK INSPIRED BY BARACK OBAMA"--May 1-July 29, 2009. Artwork from across the US--insiders, outsiders, and other-siders.

Juried work will be displayed in the historic Campaign for Change office in Union Pier, MI. Located on Red Arrow Highway in a heavily trafficked art gallery and tourist area.

$25 jury fee for up to 5 images. Purchase award, low commission (25%) for sales.

All proceeds support the political and community work of Harbor Country Progress.

ARTISTS -This is an ongoing Obama Art Show. We will continue receiving Obama Inspired Artwork. For submissions contactJim Vopat.