Artist Showcase begins Friday

Thu., April 7, 2011

The Coeur d’Alene Art Association is presenting its 11th annual Artist Showcase this weekend.

The show, featuring 41 local artists, will run Friday from noon to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Resort Plaza Shops, 210 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.

A reception Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. will feature painting demonstrations by Terry Lee, Bob Krogel, Patsey Parsons and Joe Kronenberg, with music, refreshments and a raffle drawing for a $200 gift certificate.

Demonstrations will continue throughout the day Saturday, along with a drawing for a framed abstract acrylic painting by Joanne Reeds.

Admission is free. For more information, visit www.coeurdaleneartassoc.org or call (208) 667-5289.

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