
Open Art Call: "Transformation"
Revived visual art program presents 25+ local artists interpreting “The Power of Voice” through ceramics, stained glass, painting, collage, printmaking, fiber, photography, and digital mixed media in a downtown gallery opening.
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Intimate gallery nights of poetry and spoken word open mic with weekly featured readers, audience sign-ups, and a welcoming scene for emerging and seasoned writers seeking short readings and community feedback on Monday evenings.

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Evening gallery reception presenting immersive light based installations and mixed media contemporary works exploring luminosity and seasonal renewal. Contemplative viewing in Mark Bettis Gallery's intimate downtown space.

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Closing reception for a multidisciplinary exhibition that probes race, space, and faith through collaborative artworks, archival materials, and artist and theologian dialogue; an intimate community gathering reflecting history, belief, imagination, and sense of place.

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