Fort Wayne Artists Guild brings show to Angola | Heraldrepublican

The Angola exhibition features 60 works by 21 artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Included are landscapes, florals and figure paintings in oil, watercolor, encaustic, pastel and ink and three-dimensional pieces made of wood and ceramic. All work is original and available for purchase. Prices range from $80 to $1,100.

“We’re glad Steuben Arts Scene invited us back this year.” said Nancy Longmate, Artists Guild member and one of the organizers of the exhibit. “We love the gallery space and the people of Angola really supported us well last year with good attendance and several paintings sold. We’re excited for this year’s show.”

After a soft opening today from noon to 5 p.m. the show may be seen each Friday and Saturday in September from noon to 5 p.m. at Steuben Arts Scene Gallery, 101 W. Maumee St., Angola. There is no admission charge.

A free opening reception will be held Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Community members are invited to meet artists, enjoy the exhibition and learn more about the creative partnership between the Fort Wayne Artists Guild and Steuben Arts Scene, which is bringing a broader range of artistic voices to Steuben County.

At the reception, visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece in the show. The artist creating the work that gets the most votes will receive the much coveted People’s Choice Award, the only award given for this exhibit.

The Fort Wayne Artists Guild, a not-for-profit organization, opened its Virginia Stoner Huguenard Art Gallery in Fort Wayne late last year. Members also show and sell their work at special gallery exhibits and in rotating displays in several businesses in Allen County.

Steuben Arts Scene founder and President Vicki Thompson, notes that partnering with the Fort Wayne Artists Guild “is a great fit since both groups have the same goal of helping artists share their work with audiences across northeast Indiana through exhibitions and education.”