Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Marc Awodey Memorial

“I do not try to be profound,” wrote Burlington artist Marc Awodey of his paintings. “My only concern is to make pictures that work.” Awodey, a painter, poet, writer, musician, activist and numismatist, who taught at several local colleges, reviewed art for Seven Days, and made countless other contributions to the local art scene, died suddenly last week. To celebrate his life and work, the community is invited to a memorial, Friday, November 2, 5-8 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Burlington. The program will include spoken words, poetry, reminiscences, live music and a display of art. Attendees are invited to bring their own artwork — and any Awodey pieces they own — to hang at the ceremony. For more info, or to sign up to perform, email Steve Awodey at awodey@cmu.edu or Peg Tassey at pegtassey@gmail.com. Pictured: Church Street.