ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The Orange Beach Art Center and Friends of the Arts Visiting Artist, Lauren Barksdale Hill, received a warm welcome from residents and visitors of Orange Beach.

The Artist’s Reception was held recently, and among those attending were Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon; City Councilman Ed Carroll and his wife, Merle; visitors from Louisiana, Mobile and Birmingham; as well as local Friends of the Arts and artists.

A real sense of community has developed around the Artist’s Receptions.

Each artist that has exhibited in the Visiting Artist Series has commented on how welcome they feel, which is due entirely to the wonderful support the community has shown these artists and the Art Center.

This exhibit will run through Aug. 29.  Hill’s work has great appeal, and is particularly suited for our area in theme and palette.

If you missed the reception, please do not miss seeing this lovely exhibit.

OBAC hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, from 10-2.

For more information, call (251) 981-2787, or visit www.orangebeachartcenter.com.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Arts Inc.

Joining the Friends is easy. Just call the Art Center or visit the Web site.