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March 31-May1, 2026

LO Reads 2026 Art Exhibition: Tilt

Tilt was selected by the steering committee for the 2026 LO Reads program which is celebrating its 20^th year. 19 visual artists and 1 music composer are responding to Tilt, by Emma Pattee, by creating artwork and music.  The book takes place over a single day in Portland, Oregon, with Anne grasping at survival after “the” earthquake occurs. The terrifying and unexpected situation explores relationships past and present, unexpected friendships, personal discoveries and inner strength.

The artists are the book in August and asked to produce a piece inspired by Pattee’s novel. Each artist creates a piece of art to hang or to perform in the Dee Denton Gallery for the month of April.  They are inspired by what emotionally or visually speaks to them from the book. Some of the artists experiment with new mediums and/or styles. Most artists work in the medium and style they usually exhibit in galleries.

.  The LO Reads Art Exhibition attempts to be as varied in as many two-dimensional media as possible. This show is limited to two-dimensional art and in a specific size due to the show traveling throughout the state to various libraries May through November.