Center opens exhibit of portraits

The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon will share portraits by 17 artists in an exhibit opening on Saturday, Aug. 6, and continuing through Aug. 29. An opening reception is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 6.

American Gothic, by Bob Zahn  
American Gothic, by Bob Zahn

The works in Portraits 2016 range from traditional sittings to the whimsical to the abstract to folk-art expressionism. The artists are Rosanne Cerbo, Russell Cusick, Michael D’Antuono, Alan Dingman, Stacie Flint, Claudia Gorman, Cynthia Harris-Pagano, Emilie Houssart, Helen Lang, Raphael Lopez, Nestor Madalengoitia, Joe Radoccia, Richard Taddei, Donald Whitely, Scott Wohlberg, David Yawman and Bob Zahn.

Paint 9, by Richard Taddei 
Paint 9, by Richard Taddei

Gallery hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday to Monday and 1 to 9 p.m. on Second Saturday, Aug. 13. The cultural center is located at 477 Main St.

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