Date: October 30, 2009

SUBJECT: WHITE RIVER PAINTING EXHIBIT OPENS

By: Jeremiah Jones

          On Nov. 12, the Museum will open its annual juried exhibit to honor the unique Ozarks heritage and to express the Museum’s mission of providing rich, learning experiences about the Ozarks culture through the arts. The White River Painting Exhibit and Sale is in the Museum’s Edwards Art Gallery and will run Nov. 12 – Dec. 17.

          Mr. Aaron W. Jones, public tour program coordinator of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark., served as this year’s juror. The winners will be announced in the Awards Ceremony and Gallery Talk on Thursday Nov. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Edwards Art Gallery. Following, there will be an open reception from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Edwards Art Gallery.

          For information on the White River Painting Exhibit or reception, you may call 417-690-2603 or e-mail ash@cofo.edu.

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