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'Slice of Life' reception features fifth annual 5x7 art show

Evening of art and music comes to LSSU Arts Centre April 20
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Patrons and guests mingle over hors d’oeuvres and live classical music during a reception that opened the 2016 5×7 Art Show and Competition in the Lake Superior State University Arts Center gallery. John Shibley for LSSU
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SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. - Sault Ste. Marie’s Sunrise Rotary Club and Lake Superior State University’s Arts Center Gallery will feature work donated by regional artists with an April 20 public reception that opens the fifth annual 5x7 Art Show. The reception is 6-8 p.m. in the LSSU Arts Center gallery, and features hors d’oeuvres with wine and musical accompaniment by pianist Elaine Sprague and the cellist groups, Cantus Celli and the Soo Cello Crew.

The reception will offer the first opportunity to view and purchase original works of art for $50. Each artist’s name will be hidden during the reception, to be revealed during an exhibit that runs during May. Submitted canvases on media such as painting, drawing, tile, sculpture, fabric, 3-D artifacts, and photography are variations on this year’s theme, A Slice of Life. A panel of local judges will determine best in show ($300), second place ($200), and third place ($100).

Proceeds benefit the LSSU Arts Center gallery exhibition programming and Sunrise Rotary Club’s literacy initiatives in Sault Area Public Schools. The exhibit is on display April 20 to May 31 in the Arts Center gallery, 12 – 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The LSSU Arts Center Gallery and Sunrise Rotary Club extend appreciation to sponsors that make the 5x7 Show reception possible. Gold Sponsors are Barnes & Noble Book Store, Central Savings Bank, Kevin Cooper DDS, Edward Jones – David Weber, Superior Health Support Systems, and Plaza Motor Motel. Silver Sponsors include Quarter to 5 and Sault Vision Clinic. A special thank you also goes to Don Bentley of The Art Store, who is the 2018 5x7 Show Canvas Sponsor.

Following the 5x7 Art Show reception, the Arts Center will announce an exciting and expanded 2018-2019 concert series. Students in LSSU’s theatre and creative writing programs will also offer a short program in the Black Box Theatre of improv comedy, original writing, songs, and dramatic scene work. Admission is free.

For more information, visit the show’s website or contact Sharon Dorrity, LSSU Arts Center gallery director at 906-635-2665 or by e-mailing [email protected].

For more information about LSSU, please contact the LSSU Marketing and Communications Department at 906-635-2315 or visit the LSSU website.

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