Join Arts Council of the Valley for its 9th Annual Artist Member Exhibition – the largest EVER – at Smith House Galleries with a reception (5-7 pm) during First Fridays of the Valley Nov 1! The exhibition, sponsored by The Frame Factory & Gallery, will also be available online (valleyarts.org/smith-house-galleries-current-exhibition). Visit the opening reception to meet the artists, see their new works in person, and enjoy light refreshments.
Featuring 123 works by 49 artists, the exhibition includes fiber art, collage, drawing, ceramics, painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. Participating artists are: Bahir Al Badry, Judith Anderson, Jo Ansah, Pat Augsburger, Ann Baker, Kathy Belcher, John M. Bell, Robert Bersson, Niesha Brown, Barbara Camph, Ken Carson, Jim Clemens, Trudy L. Cole, Jerry Coulter, David Cowardin, Corinne Diop, David Draime, Agnieszka Elliott, Mauricio G. Esperon, Loring Gibson, Bobbie Greer, Laurence Heine, Doug Hendren, Ruby Hostetler, Brenda Hounshell, Derek Jackson, Charlie Kasch, Wendy Bowers Lam, Sylvia Eisenbise Lehman, Frank Marshman, Janet E. Marshman, Doris Martin, Dietrich Maune, Britney Mongold, A.J. Morey, Chito Padilla, Cheryl Richards, Barbara (B.J.) Risi, John Rose, Mary Jane Rouse, M. Shira, Charlotte Shristi, Benjamin Somberg, Mae Stoll, Arnita Taliaferro, Mwizenge Tembo, Greg Versen, Herb Weaver, and John Zecchini.
You can also visit during special Saturday hours Nov 9, Dec 7, and Dec 14, from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information, see valleyarts.org, or email acvofficecoordinator@gmail.com.