An exhibit of 158 paintings by55 area artists will be on display in the Ninth Annual Penfield Art Association at Legacy at Willow Pond Autumn Art Show and Sale.
The exhibit opens Sunday, Sept. 29, and runs through Friday, Oct. 25. An opening reception takes place 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29. A closing reception and awards presentation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Daily hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The artwork can be viewed throughout Legacy at Willow Pond, an independent senior living community at 40 Willow Pond Way, Penfield.
A series of free demonstrations by artists begins with Alice Chen’s presentation of traditional sumi painting during the opening reception. Four additional demos will take place 2 to 4 p.m. each Tuesday in the second floor multipurpose room as follows: Carol Fairchild, painting on silk, Oct. 1; Terry Barlis, watercolor, Oct. 8; Corky Geck, acrylic, Oct. 15; Gabby Lodder and Cris Metcalf, pastel with watercolor underpainting, Oct. 22.
A special feature of this show is a salute to the Town of Penfield with an award category for works depicting local scenes and landmarks.
The autumn show is one of three annual exhibits presented by the Penfield Art Association.
Formed in 1963, the Penfield Art Association today has more than 100 members from throughout the Rochester area. The organization is open to artists of all skill levels and people interested in the two-dimensional visual arts.
Penfield artist Anne Sakmyster’s watercolor, “Sunscape Farm,” won the Penfield Scene Award at the 2012 show.