ArtWalk Reception at 20NorthGallery with Derby Days Exhibit
On Thursday, May 27th, 20 North Gallery will participate in the summer’s first downtown gallery Art Walk event coordinated by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo. For the event, the gallery will be displaying their10th Annual Derby Days Exhibit, featuring the best in equine art by eleven local, regional and international artists: Walter Chapman, Marcin Chumiecki, Patrick Dubreuil, Emily Fray, Scott Heacock, Jeri Hollister, Joyce Lister, Matthew S. Mickel, Kevin M. Shaner, Margie Shoop and Robert Shorter. Horse-themed artwork in a variety of media— painting, photography, drawing, pastel, glass, sculpture and jewelry comprise this exhibit.
Local artists and 20 North Gallery will be welcoming friends and collectors at the free Art Walk Reception at 20 North Gallery on Thursday, May 27th, from 6 - 9p.m. Visitors will enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to cast their “People’s Choice” vote for their favorite work in the exhibit. The artist of the People’s Choice-awarded artwork will be invited to participate as a featured artist in the up-coming June exhibit, New Works / Old Friends at 20 North Gallery.
This year the exhibit also includes a display celebrating the life and times of the late Chick Lang who was the Racing Director of the Preakness Race, run each year at Pimlico Race Track on the third weekend of May as the second race of the Triple Crown. The display also features the history of Bally Ache, the Toledo-bred winner of the 1960 Preakness, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Fruchtman. The “Preakness Wall” was originated by 20 North Gallery Art Director, Peggy Brennan Grant, the granddaughter of the late John T. Brennan, first Superintendent of Pimlico Race Track.
To view a virtual tour by 360ipt.com of the 10th Annual Derby Days Exhibit, visit www.20northgallery.net
What: Free Art Walk reception for 20 North Gallery’s 10th Annual Derby Days Exhibit
Where: 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair, (Downtown) Toledo, Ohio 43604, 419-241-2400
When: Free Art Walk reception — Thursday, May 27, 2010, 6 – 9 p.m.
10th Annual Derby Days Exhibit
May 1 – June 5, 2010
Regular Gallery Hours
Wednesday – Friday: Noon – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 1 – 5 p.m.
and By Appointment
For More Information Contact: Condessa Croninger (Associate Art Director) or Peggy Brennan Grant (Art Director) at 419-241-2400, or visit www.20northgallery.net
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