First Friday Artists Reception - The Seven Lively Artists
Gallerie Thirteen in Mechanicsburg will feature the paintings of the Seven Lively Artists during August. A wine and cheese reception will be held Friday, August 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the public to meet the artists and enjoy their works.
This First Friday wine and cheese reception is open to the public and provides an opportunity for guests to meet the featured artists in the relaxed setting of Gallerie Thirteen at 13 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg. The reception will also feature live music.
The group shows of local artists feature a variety of media from oil and acrylic paintings to photography, multimedia and sculpture. Gallery guests vote for the best of show and artists are recognized at the end of the month with a first place and two honorable mention awards.
Gallerie Thirteen is an artist community and art gallery at 13 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg. It is dedicated to the philosophy that through community and collaboration the arts support the development of strong citizens and communities. With more than 4,300 square feet of studio and exhibition space, Gallerie Thirteen features 13 working artist studios and a public exhibit space for local and international art.
The Seven Lively Artists
The Seven Lively Artists originated in the 1950s as a group of seven painters who enjoyed working together and going on painting expeditions. They held their first show in 1957. The group has evolved to include 16 men, with only Earl Blust remaining of the original seven. They still paint and exhibit together as well as individually.
