The public is invited to “A Community Art Exhibition,” featuring the work of eight artists on display October 17-November 15 in the Wallace Barnes and Barbara Hackman Franklin Art Gallery at Tunxis Community College in Farmington. An opening reception will be held October 17 from 4-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

A selection of paintings, photographs, and pastels by Rick Fitzsimons, Matthew Friedrichs, William Hernandez, John Kempczynski, Lou Milo, Nola Pio, Jeanne Prom and Alisa Rose will be on display. A commission on all works sold will be used for several Tunxis student community service projects during the 2012-13 academic year, which will help those in need.

Located in the 600 Building, the Barnes-Franklin Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, call 860.255.3661 or email William Kluba at wkluba@tunxis.edu.

For directions and information, visit the website at tunxis.edu.

Date: Thursday, November 15

Time: 12:00 pm

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