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Friends and Aquaintances Show
Sponsored by the Barton Arts Council
September 27th - October 26th
Masquerade Ball/Reception October 4 @ 6:30 pm
September 25, 2024
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted
The Shafer Gallery will host the “McKown Masquerade Ball” for guests ages 21 and over, featuring a costume contest, live music, and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Gallery, and the event also serves as a kickoff party for the “Friends and Acquaintances” Community Art Exhibit, which is underwritten by the Bill J. McKown Memorial Endowment and distributed by the Golden Belt Community Foundation.
Admission is free, but due to alcohol being served, guests must RSVP by phone at (620)792-9342 or via email at shafergallery@bartonccc.edu.
Gallery Director Alyssa Bliven said the show consists of 2D and 3D entries, which will be on display from Sept. 27 through Oct. 26.
“The upcoming ‘Friends & Acquaintances’ show continues our cherished tradition of celebrating local talent and the creativity of those connected to the gallery,” she said. “This year’s exhibition will showcase a diverse array of works from both new and familiar artists, offering an intimate look into the vibrant artistic community that surrounds us.”
Summer Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Closed academic holidays.
Contact: Alyssa Bliven, Gallery Director; Richard Lartz, Community Engagement Coordinator
Phone: 620-792-9342
Email: ShaferGallery@bartonccc.edu
Address: 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend, KS 67530
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