Art Institute and Logan County Arts host Show and Shop in November
Artists reception November 14th

[November 12, 2019]   LINCOLN - To complete their 2019 exhibit season, Logan County Arts members will hold their annual Holiday Show and Shop event at the Lincoln Art Institute Gallery at 112 S. McLean St, Lincoln. The show will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

For this event, the artists will present a variety of items suitable as distinctive gifts and holiday decor, including original paintings and photography with local and nature themes, handcrafted wooden boxes and cutting boards, tapestry, interior décor, and various holiday decorations and cards. According to gallerist Moses Pinkerton, the holiday show has been very popular and well attended in the past. “People appreciate the chance to choose unique gifts and decorations for the season. The artworks have appealed to a wide audience, and the prices are very reasonable.”

This show will include a silent auction taking place between 5 and 7 pm during the opening. Each artist has donated a piece for the bidding, and all proceeds will go to the upkeep of the Art Institute Gallery.  Winning bidders will not need to be present to claim their items.

Artists Sheralyn Bolton, Mitch Douglas, Laura Elliott, Sharon Fak, Charles Hill, Jason Hoffman, Pam Moriearty, Moses Pinkerton, Ashley Sanders, Tony Shuff, Cheryl Spove, Jan Villarreal, Jeff Williams and others will have works for purchase.

After the initial reception, The Art Institute Gallery will open on request for shoppers until Nov. 20. For an appointment, people may call Pinkerton at 217-651-8355. On Nov. 22 and 23, from 10 am to 5 pm, the Art Institute Gallery will host an exhibit and sale by Carol and Rob Farlin of unique pressed flower artworks.

[Pamela Moriearty]