Akron Area Arts League Announces Upcoming Holiday Activities
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AKRON – The following Akron Area Arts League members received awards in the Annual Midwest Museum of American Arts Regional Show, which is running through Dec. 4 in Elkhart. • Best in Drawing/Printmaking, Jerry Ginther, graphite, “Take a Seat.” • $900 Purchase Awards, Braxton Eikenberry, welded steel, “People” and for “Picasso as Conquistador Brings Art to the World” • $700 Purchase Award, Diane Tesler, oil, “Lookout” • $500 Purchase Award, Steve Creighton, oil, “Grapes & Floral” $700 Purchase Award, Diane Tesler, oil, “Lookout” Christmas Gifts of Original Art work Brenda Ramseier is hosting a gallery open house at The Art Giraffe, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Art Giraffe is one mile south of Ind. 114, Disko, on the Wabash/Miami county line. For more information, call 574-453-6772 or visit www.theartgiraffe.com. 2016 Holiday Extravaganza The 2016 Holiday Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Akron Community Center, 815 E. Rural St., Akron. Featuring unique holiday gifts from local and regional artisans, there also will be food and music, and Santa Claus will visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.akroncc.com or call 574-598-2112. Photography Show Through Nov. 15, photos from members of the AAAL Photography Group will be on display in the Rochester Library during regular library hours.