Vernon County Arts Council exhibit begins

"The Mask is Off" by Andrew McNair, oil on canvas

"Serenity 1" by Linda Thury Rogers

A variety of works of art created by members of the Vernon County Arts Council is now on display in the PEO Foundation Gallery, located inside the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College, at the corner of Tower and Cherry Streets, Nevada. The exhibit opened on Thursday and will continue through Sept. 11. The PEO Foundation Gallery is open 8 a.m-5 p.m., weekdays, and later on the nights of performances in the Center for the Arts. Although the Council lacks a permanent home, its members are still active behind the scenes, promoting the work of local artists and hosting exhibits throughout the year.

"Prairie Passion" by Linda Rinehart, watercolor