The Annual Invitational Art Exhibition opened at the Jordan River Arts Council Art Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan on Sunday, June 25, 2006, where 50 plus local artists' works will be on exhibit until July 14.

Artists participating are John R. Alberts, Raechel Alberts, Reb Andrews, Bill Ashley, Jerry Aydlott, Linda Aydlott, Jay Bavers, Glenna Haney, Prudence Barber, Phyllis Burgz, Nancy Carey, Suzanne Carlston, Lynn Carson, Phyllis Childs, Diane Cox, Dick Cunningham, Lynn D. Dinning, Cyd Dutcher, Laurel Etcher, Clyde Foles, Emily Pierdinock Hagen, Rusty Hart, Tom Igel, Elizabeth Kantzer, Meredith Krell, Jan Luptowski, Sherry Kay Marshall, Meg McClorey, Glen McCune, Charlene Michael, Stephanie Mills, Peggy Midener, Penny L. Pepin, MaryAnn Polchlopek, Andrea Postma, John Renkiewicz, Shanna G. Robinson, Jan Rocker, Carol Ross, Juli Runberg, Deb Shaw, Bonnie Staffel, John G. Stevens, June Storm, Diane Strzelinski, Steve Toornman, Cynthia Tschudy, Ron Tschudy,Guy Veryzer, Sara Vrondran, Karen Walker, Sylvia Walworth and Babs Young.

Gallery hours are 1 to 4pm daily, including the 4th of July. Many of the works are on sale and the exhibit is said to be one of the most interesting and exciting in the area. The attendees at the reception said they were most impressed with the caliber and breadth of the exhibition. All are welcome to the air-conditioned Gallery daily. For information contact the curator, Howard Ellis, 231-2152.

Contact Person:
Jane Diller, JRAC Publicity
Phone and Fax: 231 582 6399
e-mail: jjdesign@twin-valley.net

enlarge Penny Pepin, left, discussing her watercolor, “Autumn,” selected by the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce as the 2nd Edition in their Poster Series. The original will be auctioned at the chamber's Annual Meeting in Jan. 2007. This watercolor is included in the exhibition.

enlarge Patrons enjoying the reception and exhibition at the Annual Invitational Art Exhibition now showing at the Jordan River Art Center.