Gadsden, Ala.–The Gadsden State Fine Arts Department has recently opened the new Mezzanine Gallery in the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center in Gadsden. The Gallery features student and professional works on a rotating schedule and is located on the second floor above the lobby. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until noon, during Wallace Hall events, or by appointment. There is no charge for admission. For appointments or questions, please call (256)549-8395.
J.A. Ritter
Currently on display are the works of J.A. Ritter. The show is titled “A Second Look”, and runs through December 22. Ritter’s works include scenic paintings of her native area of Louisiana, flowers, characters or stereotypical persons with hats, and general compositions ranging from still life to abstract. Ritter’s work is diversified and eclectic-realistic enough to suit the traditionalist, yet bold enough satisfy those who prefer contemporary art. She draws from her many travels to Europe, the everyday world around her, and from her vivid recollections of growing up in the bayou region of South Louisiana.