Story by Joe Vinduska
The Shafer Gallery will host a closing reception for its âEclectic Selectionsâ exhibit from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Gallery and will feature light refreshments and a gallery talk by Shafer Gallery Community Engagement Coordinator Richard Lartz. Admission is free.
The show includes art from the galleryâs permanent collection, which Lartz curated. Shafer Gallery Director Alyssa Bliven said the permanent collection has been built over the years. The Gallery has purchased certain pieces and generous art enthusiasts and artists have donated others.
âRichard did a wonderful job curating this show,â she said. âI couldnât be happier with how itâs turned out. Itâs a diverse collection that encompasses the variety of artistic styles and mediums present in our permanent collection. While the proverbial âkitchen sinkâ wasnât included, the show does feature a remarkable oil on canvas painting of a sink titled âOld Friendâ by Jinx Wright. We also have a small collection of pieces by an amazing local artist, Bev Simonson.â
The exhibit is currently on display, and the Shafer Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is always free. For more information, contact Bliven at shafergallery@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9342.