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When: Friday, February 19, 2010, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The Burroughs Home & Gardens
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Categories: Art Exhibit
Description: Florida artist Veronica Benning will display her art work at the Burroughs Home, 2505 First Street, Fort Myers, between Friday, February 5, and Friday, February 19. All of her art work will be available for sale and partial proceeds from this showing will benefit the Uncommon Friends Foundation to further the work of the foundation in its effort to teach ethics in a program designed for school children.
An artist reception will be held at the Burroughs Home between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5. The opening of the exhibit is part of the February Art Walk in the River District. Shuttle buses will stop at the Burroughs Home so that participants can view Robinson’s work.
The art work will be available for public viewing and sale daily February 6-19 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or evenings by appointment, by calling 337-9505. Art Walk and the art display are open to the public. Benning’s art features many colorful and lively studies done directly from still life. Both representational and abstract works are in oil, acrylic, oil pastel, ink, graphite and gouache. Much of her work is done directly from nature.
Additional information about the Benning exhibit and the Uncommon Friends Foundation may be obtained by calling 239-337-9505 or checking the website at www.uncommonfriends.org
Event posted: Jan. 19, 2010
Last updated: Jan. 19, 2010
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