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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: UC Center, Fresno Community ArtReach exhibit features art and crafts by local Native American artists FRESNO – The UC Center, Fresno opened its summer exhibit on June 2. The exhibit features mixed-media work by artists of Native American heritage, including paintings and ceramics by Donna Featherstone; pencil drawings by Duane Jones; airbrush and pencil drawings by Richard Lavell; carvings by Reggie Lewis; ink and pencil drawings by Mary Motola and paintings on rock by Elizabeth Weaver. Community ArtReach is presented as part of the University of California's commitment to public service in the San Joaquin Valley. The program is a collaborative effort by UC Office of the President and UC Merced staff members, community volunteers and participating artists. The program's aim is to support and encourage the creativity of Valley artists and present fine works of art to the community. The exhibit will run through Aug. 4 and is open to the public free of charge during the UC Center's business hours. The UC Center is located at 550 E. Shaw Ave. in Fresno (across from Fashion Fair Mall.) For more information, please call Jeanie Smith at (559) 241-7510. For more information about University of California activities in the San Joaquin Valley, please visit www.ucinthevalley.org. ### |
