“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls,” remarked Pablo Picasso some years ago. It is still true, and the Marion Art Center exists to provide enrichment, enlightenment and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts to all.
Currently, the Winter Members Show is installed in both galleries and includes over 75 framed images in a variety of media. There are traditional watercolors by Diana Parsons, Kate Furler, Betty Beaulieu, Jay Ryan, Peggy Call-Conley, Thomas and Barbara Geagan, Sharlie Sudduth, Helen Johnson, Heather Long-Cashman and Jane Egan. Elegant oil paintings are by Joan DeRugeris, Glenda George, Helen Hills, Barbara Healy, John Wheatley, Paula Cobb and Jane Egan. Brilliant and subtle pastels are by Sarah Brown, William Sawyer, Betsy Payne Cook, Cynthia Getchell and Susannah Davis. Giclee photographic prints are by Russell Saunders, Faith Martin and Robert Dunn. Collage and mixed media pieces range from realistic to abstract by Bo Burbank, Joan Prescott, Mary Ross, Jane Cooper Brayton, Nicholas Georges and Stephanie Texeira. The show runs through February 27 and is open to the public at no charge. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.