Lakeland Art Association Returns To Warsaw
The grand opening of the Lakeland Art Center was held at 1 p.m. today with many friends, board members and artists on hand for the event. Shown in front, from left, are Jen Kerns, Kosciusko Chamber Main Street Coordinator; Darla McCammon, former board member; Melodie Koher, LAA president; Elizabeth Wamsley; Judy Marquart; Bev Garner, LAA secretary; Toni Walker, LAA treasurer; Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer; Willie Edmiston; Dave Taylor; and Alysa Lowe, marketing and communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. (Photos by Deb Patterson)
WARSAW — Lakeland Art Center and Gallery, a fine arts organization, has returned to Warsaw. Originally located downtown Warsaw, the center moved to Pierceton where it has been located for a number of years. Today, the center is back in Warsaw, at 302 E. Winona Ave.
“We have three rooms for exhibits, a room for a gift shop and classroom space,” said Melodie Koher, LAA board president. The center will continue to offer classes for adults and children. “All artwork is for sale, so if you are looking for art for your home, come in.” The art work displayed, in various genre, is mostly from contemporary, local artists.
“We are excited. It is a very nice space and we are very excited to be back in Warsaw,” said Koher.
Darla McCammon, public relations coordinator and former board member, stated there are plans to offer lunch and learn lessons once a month, which will include a lunch.
The new center is located at the corner of High and Winona Avenue and hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more details call (574) 269-1101.
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- Ellen Rowland provided musical entertainment on the hammer dulcimer.
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- The gift shop carries a variety of one-of-a-kind jewelry, small prints and other items.
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- The Wes and Martha Stouder family gifted pieces of artwork by Mary Alice Estep, which are now part of the center’s permanent collection on display. From the left are April Boggs; Melodie Koher, president of the Lakeland Art Association; Martha Stouder; Wes Stouder; and Chloe Boggs.
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- Many took the opportunity during the open house to look at the various works of art on display.