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Saturday, June 23 marked the opening of the 18th Annual Invitational Arts Exhibition at the Jordan River Arts Center, 301 Main St., East Jordan. The show has steadily grown in both number of artists participating and the quality of the work. The concept of the Invitational was conceived by Russ and Sue Bolt and Howard Ellis has curated this exhibit for the past 16 years.
Guests and members not only enjoyed a great variety of works including paintings, drawings, prints, fiber, bead work. calligraphy, sculpture, pottery, and glass but also snacks from the JRAC cookbook, “Favors and Visions.“
Of special interest is one of the place settings designed by Pat Poineau for the fundraiser in Charlevoix for the Woman's Resource Center, The entire components were by JRAC member artists. Nancy Carey designed the place mats and napkins, Laura Barber made the silver napkin rings, name card holders, and salt and pepper shakers, Harry Boyer made the goblets, David Otis made the dinner plates, Lynn Fisher, the salad plates, and Poineau made the chargers. (See picture)
Other member artists participating are Sherry Kay Marshall, Glen McCune, John Stevens, Prudy Barber, Phyllis Childs, Mary Ann Polchlopek, Sylvia Walworth, James Quinlan, Jan Luptoski, Diane Strezlinski, Laurel Etcher, Lynn Dinning, Babs Young, Dick Cunningham, Bill Luptowski, Suzanne Carlston, Tom Igel, Alla Johnson, Kathy Briggs, Audrey Meyers, Raechel Alberts, Pat Terry, Steve Toornman, Karen Baker Thumm, Peggy Midener, Meredith Krell, Diane Cox, Courtny Howes, Meg McClorey, Rusty Hart, Charlene Michael, Cyd Dutcher, Karen Walker, June Storm, Kelly Britt, Cynthia Tschudy, Ron Tschudy, Geoff Britt, June Otis, Andrew Otis, and Shanna Robinson.
Many of the works are for sale or can be ordered. The exhibit can be viewed daily from 1-4 pm through July 20. Information and other viewing times can be arranged by calling Ellis, 231-536-2152.
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Place setting designed by Pat Poineau for the Women's Resource Center fundraiser.
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Works of art in the JRAC Annual Invitational Arts Exhibition. Left to Right: Fused glass waves by Cyd Dutcher, Quilted wall hanging by sylvia Walworth, Beaded jar by Audrey Myers, and Blown Glass vase by Lynn Dinning.
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