The Annual Members Christmas Art for Sale opened Sunday, Nov. 20 with many patrons enjoying the festive occasion and the many items on exhibition which include ceramics, paintings, sculpture, prints, wood products, glass, greeting cards, a variety of fibers, jewelry, soaps, and Christmas decorations and ornaments. Most of the items are suitable for gift giving that range in price from $5.00 to $600.00. Art work can be taken at the time of purchase. Many door prizes have been provided by exhibiting artists.

Member artists participating are: Bill Ashley, Carol Backus, Laura Barber, Prudy Barber, Nancy Carey, Dick Cunningham, Al Freize, Jan Glass, Judith Ivan, Elizabeth Kantzer, Meredith Krell, Sherry K. Marshall, David, June and Andrew Otis, Scott Packer, Florence Peterson, Lynn Reid, Jan Rocker, Carol Ross, Bonnie Staffel, John G. Stevens, Alan Swan, Steve Toornman, Pat Tinney, Marcia Waara, Robert Walker, Sylvia Walworth, Karen Wolletz, and Babs Young.

During the opening refreshments were served by the Board of Directors and Christmas music was provided by Margaret Thomson. The live blue spruce tree was donated by Rocky Top Farms of Ellsworth. The exhibit is open daily from 1-4 pm through December 16. For further information contact curator, Charles Hershberger, Phone: 231 536 3365.