Fairfield Art Association to host reception for Membership Exhibit

The Fairfield Art Association will hold an opening reception on Friday, March 4 for its Membership Exhibit, in conjunction with Fairfield's First Fridays after a delay last month. The overflowing display by 39 area artists is in the Main Gallery at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center and will be open from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There is an ongoing public "Vote for Your Favorite Art Piece" in the Member Show with a prize for the winning artist.

This is the largest Membership Show in years, and consists of over 87 different art works in a wide range of mediums including; paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor and guache, soft and oil pastels, photography, alcohol ink and resin, spray paint, mixed media, collage, pencil, digital art, charcoal, clay, fiber art and jewelry.

Artists participating from Southeast Iowa include: Fairfield: Ron Weinberg, Laura Goldman Weinberg, Elaine Duncan, Jenny Sammons, Dave Fredericks, Trish Rocca, Suzan Bates Kessel, Ann Bosold, John Preston, Care Connet, John Schirmer, Werner Elmker, Mark Shafer, Brett Hendericks, Bonnie Hendericks, David Kraemer, Hans Olson, Cris Soth, Cindy Ballou, Chris Cambridge, Pam Lander, Wendy Stegall, and Wendy Read. Keosauqua: Debbie Finney, Terry Moore.

Washington: Kathleen Almelein, Ottumwa: Mark Dillon, Libertyville: Bruce Moore, Pulaski: Deb Baughman, Fort Madison: Jessica Kirby and Carlene Dingman Atwater; New London: Cathryn Layer and Robin Fisher; Packwood: Matt Guise and Steve Mitchell, Mt. Pleasant: Wade Carter; Richland: John Evans; Wayland: Jane Shank.

Local artist and FAA member Wendy Stegall is displaying her recent art pieces in the Hallway Gallery.

"You won't want to miss this delicious display in addition to the fabulous talents in the Main Gallery," said FAA Volunteer Director Suzan Kessel, "and then check in the Sales Gallery for more new works, and see what frames and art supplies we've found to sell at bargain prices."

On Sunday, March 20 (notice date change) there will be a fun Membership Event for the exhibiting artists, FAA members and guests. This first day of spring party will include desserts and beverages beginning at 1:30 p.m., with judges’ awards and critique at 2:30 p.m.