SWAAC gallery exhibit “Conections” Sept. 9

HOPE – The Gallery Committee of the Southwest Arkansas has scheduled its first 2019-2020 gallery exhibit and it is one show that every member in the area will want to attend, because chances are you know one or more of the artists.

The special show is titled “Connections,” and will have works of nine artists on display who either live in the area or have deep roots in Southwest Arkansas.

If you are a member of the arts council, put Monday, September 9 on your calendar. That’s the date of the Members-Only Private Showing with featured artists in attendance. The reception will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Station at 200 E. Division St. in Hope and will feature food and refreshments.

If you are not a member and want to attend the special reception, you can join the council by contacting swaac13@gmail.comor calling 870-777-8200.

The public exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.weekdays from Tuesday, September 10 through October 10.

Featured “Connections” artists will be: West Plains, Mo.,Janey Seamans Hale, Hope: Chris King and Matt Massanelli; Texarkana: Judy Wright Walter; Hot Springs: Misty Wright McAlister; Little Rock: Jennifer Cox Coleman and Mary Ellen Holder; Fayetteville, Mara Middlebrooks Cole; and,Springdale: Martin McDowell.