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August 19 – October 7, 2023

Delectable: Art of the Edible

Presented by Finn’s

Reception: August 18, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Curated from a national call for entry, this exhibit’s focus is unique takes on the subject of the edible. This is a display of phenomenal works utilizing the most innovative use of each medium as applied to the subjects of food and drink.

With a showing of over 70 diverse works from 35 artists, Delectable is a fine art feast for the eyes.

Exhibit Winners

1st Place: Timothy Fisher “The Perils of Pork”

2nd Place: Ron Koehler “Balanced Diet with Precariously Balanced Pear”

3rd Place: Ryan Lewis “Everted Sanctuaries V”

Winners for this exhibit were juried by James Oliver, Art Department Chair at Pittsburg State University, and Brenda Sageng, Adjunct Professor of Art at Missouri Southern State University.

 

 

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