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Spring Fever

Happy Spring!
With warmer weather around the corner some artists might feel the urge to go outside and capture nature's beauty on a canvas.  Here are some tips to keep in mind before you jump into the posies (or the water) with your pastels.

                                     © Gerrie Govert -  "Falling Waters"  - pastel -  18" x 24"

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Feelings of Fall

This unfinished piece was part of a demonstration
for the monthly meeting of the Lacare Art League at
Purdue University Calumet.

We are pleased to announce that a total of 20 new pieces including portraits, landscapes, and florals, will be on display at the Brown County Art Guild in Nashville, Indiana for the Month of July.

To celebrate this exhibit, please join us on July 14th during the Village Art Walk for an opening reception from 5-8 pm.  If you are unable to attend the opening reception feel free to stop by in July during the gallery's seasonal Hours:

Brown County Art Guild Gallery

48 South Van Buren Street, Nashville IN, 47448

Closed Monday
Tues - Sat: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

Here is a sneak preview of my work to be on display:

Come to the show to see more!  For more information please visit: http://www.browncountyartguild.org/index.html

This piece, Old Watering Cans, along with Old Mill, Angela, and Spring Passion will be on display from June11th-September 31st at the Brown County Art Guild in Nashville, IN.  Come enjoy some beautiful art work!

The gallery is open for Seasonal Hours:
Closed Monday
Tues - Sat: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

For more information please visit http://www.browncountyartguild.org/index.html

I was recently invited to display some of my art work at Stephanie Swanson's new gallery, located at 206 South Calumet Road in Chesterton, Indiana. If you'd like to visit, the gallery the hours are: Tuesday-Friday from 9:30 am-5 pm, and Saturday from 9:30 am- 2 pm. The phone number is (219) 926-2444 if you need more information. Here's a preview of the art-stop by the gallery to see more!

Success!

Sunday's opening reception at the Hobart Art's League was a great success! It was well attended and the food was delicious!  There were old students as well as new students, and many friends.  It was a real sharing experience for the artists.  Thank you to all who took part in this wonderful event!