The 72nd Annual Verdigris Valley Art Show opens Friday at the Independence Historical Museum and Art Center.
The show will feature original artwork from area artists all vying for prizes, including Best in Show and the People’s Choice. Art on display will be drawings, works in acrylic or oil, watercolors, mixed media and 2 & 3 dimensional. Friday night will feature the judge’s critique from judge Yeqiang (yeh-chang) Wang, who is a Professor of Painting and Drawing at Washburn University in Topeka. The critique and the awards reception begins at 7pm and are free and open to the public.
All entries will be on display through June 18 at the Independence Historical Museum and Art Center, located at 123 North 8th Street. Gallery hours are 10 to 4 Tuesday through Saturday.
