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Illuminate up winter’s monotony with visits to two distinct art exhibits

Marking an exciting anniversary, Associated Artists Celebrates 85 Years , on parade at the Manlius Public Library, delves into the group’s days of yore and present, referencing its history of presenting individual and group exhibits, including an annual juried members’ show. The present-day display draws on the past 40 years and honors a dozen artists who served as president of Associated Artists during that duration.

On one hand, the exhibition clearly has an organizational imprint. On the other, the show has its own identity, one derived from a mix of artistic styles and media. Put really, Associated Artists has 50 members, and they take diverse artistic approaches. The show moves from Marcia Ferber’s fused-enamel pieces to Helga Gilbert’s collage “Ithaca Tapestry,” from Sandra Abraham’s nicely ornate “Passion Flowers” to Mimi George’s acrylic “Fog Bank,” with its difficult surface.

Source: Syracuse New Times

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