Headlines 4 May 2012

SSCC hosts Area Artist Invitational Exhibition

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Southern State Community College is hosting the 12th annual Spring Invitational Area Artist Exhibition and Competition now through May 21 in the Appalachian Gateway Center on the college's South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Fincastle.

An artists' reception will be held 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 17, with introductions and the awards presentation to begin at 7 p.m. The events are free and open to the public.

"I invite everyone to attend this year to help celebrate my final act as exhibits coordinator for the Appalachian Gateway Center," said James D. Werline, SSCC assistant professor of art. "I am retiring from my position at Southern State Community College effective May 31."

This year's exhibit features three divisions: competitive, student competitive and non-competitive. Local artists were invited to submit entries in a range of categories, including painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, sculpture, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, fine-art craft and woodcraft.

"This exhibition has shown steady growth in size and quality over the past 12 years and it quickly became my favorite in the series of exhibitions that we host each year," said Werline. "It is not only an opportunity for local artists to have their work exhibited, but also is an opportunity for the public to discover the rich artistic talent that is unique to the Appalachian region of southern Ohio."

The public is invited to view the exhibition from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. As the schedule is subject to change, please call Amanda Lewis at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3520, to confirm gallery hours.

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