Opening Reception- Chain Reaction by IOAC
Community art events announced as International Online Art Collective brings global art collaboration to The Hybrid Gallery in Eugene
A group of international artists have come together to create a World class art installation and community art event to share in select cities around the globe.
"I know Lane County neighbors will be as elated as I to witness the 100-piece international exhibit at The Hybrid,” —Susan Detroy, Eugene artist and collective member.
Artists from eight countries, the 14 members of International Online Art Collective (IOAC) are bringing their art to Eugene. Their project, “Chain Reaction”, opens in September at The Hybrid Gallery. This will be the final US venue before Chain Reaction continues its tour overseas. Previously, galleries in Jamestown, NY, Washington, DC, and Miami, FL have hosted these multi-media events.
The collaborative art installation will be on display at The Hybrid Gallery Sept. 4-Oct. 20,2025. A free-to-the-public opening reception with refreshments and a chance to meet the Oregon-based artists included in this show will be held Sept. 12, 5-8PM. Public art events leading up to and during the show will be held in conjunction with the exhibition.
Located in the heart of the Whiteaker neighborhood, The Hybrid shines as a home for creativity and community. Founded by artists and musicians with a focus on uplifting the local arts, it provides a space where people can come together to share their talents and appreciation for the arts. The Hybrid will host Chain Reaction at their gallery at 941W. 3rd Ave., Eugene, OR. An opening reception will be held Sept 12, 5-8PM. Regular Hours are Wed.-Thurs. 12-5PM, Fri.-Sun. 9-4PM. Closed Mon. & Tues. (Additional hours during special events.)
A free “Mini Chain” community event will allow those of all abilities and ages to create their own Chain Reaction inspired by the exhibit on Sept. 13, from 10AM-1PM. (All materials provided.) A virtual panel discussion with the international artists will take place in the Gallery Sept. 14, 11AM-Noon. The Chain Reaction exhibition will also be featured during the Last Friday Walk on Sept. 26, 5-8 PM.
Chain Reaction is a global art collaboration by International Online Art Collective (IOAC)reflecting 14 artists’ ability to inspire each other through art. The project, documented invideo and print, includes a magazine, behind-the-scenes video and artist’s narratives explaining the inspiration for each link in the chain.
To find out more about IOAC and this project, please visit the collective’s website: https://ioac.art/chain-reaction
The International Online Art Collective is a diverse group of artists from around the world founded in Spring 2020.
Artists participating in the Chain Reaction art project are: Adela Trifan (Spain); Barbara Pastorino (Italy); Caroline Karp (USA); Cheryl Barill (USA); Christy de Witt (Netherlands); Gerda Smith (South Africa); Greta Olivas (USA); Guillermo Bublik (USA): Inna Malovstoker (USA); Karin McCombe Jones (New Zealand); MorrisonPolkinghorne (Australia); Ruth Christensen (UK); Susan Detroy (USA); Wendy Bale (USA).