"Columbia State has so many lovely pieces of art work created by significant artists that are tucked away and scattered throughout the different buildings and campuses," said Michele Wilkinson, Pryor Art Gallery curator. "They are only seen by those that pass them in their daily routine. What a pleasure it will be to offer a collection of these works for all to enjoy in one room for this exhibit."

Following the exhibit, the artwork will be redistributed among the public spaces on all Columbia State campuses, including the new Williamson Campus. The long term plan is to rotate the artwork periodically between buildings and campuses so that it will be fresh and inspiring for all students and visitors.

The exhibit will feature selected paintings and lithographs created by Clorinda Bell, John Wilkison, Carl Sublett, Connie Erickson, Sharon Rusch Shaver, Fred Behrens, Packer Gail, Luigi Kasimir and many more local, national and international artists.

The gallery will host an artists' reception on Feb. 11 from 5 - 8 p.m., the evening of the Performance Series with Melinda Doolittle. Tickets for Doolittle are still available. Call 931.540.2879 or visit http://www.columbiastate.edu/performance-series/tickets for more information.

For detailed information related to the exhibit, please contact Wilkinson at 931.540.2883 or mwilkinson2@ColumbiaState.edu.

The Pryor Art Gallery is in the Waymon L. Hickman Building on the Columbia Campus, located at 1665 Hampshire Pike. The gallery is open and free to the public Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/PryorGallery for additional information.

Photo Caption (Red Iris): Red Iris by Fred Behrens

Photo Caption (San Gabriel): San Gabriel by Clorinda Chavez Galdos Bell

Photo Caption (Sunday Morning in Whites Creek): Sunday Morning in Whites Creek by Charles Cox

Photo Caption (Trail to Devil's Garden): Trail to Devil's Garden by Pam Turano

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