Teri Cunningham, Diana Robinson, Sharon Bozalis, Linda Beebe, Judy Hall were at the opening party. (Photo by David Faytinger).

18 regional painters, a sculptor and a jewelry artist were hosts for a party to open their new art gallery in Casady Square. The space is also a working studio.

Gallery artists are Arden Barrett, Linda Beebe, Sharon Bozalis, Leslie Plowman Champlin, Betty Crow, Teri Cunningham, Pat Edwards, Barbara Fluty, Devon Hahn, Judy Hall, Janie Kimball, Debbie McCord, Bhupinder Obhrai, Margaret Pate, Paul Plowman, Diana Robinson, Steve Seikel, Jan Smith, Dorothy Woolbright.

 Wines and cheeses were served during the party.

Among the guests were Donna and George Nigh, Susan and Carl Edwards, Libby Blankenship, Laurie and Dodge Hill, Eve Patterson, Joy Richardson, Lyn and Ted Elam, Kitty and Dick Champlin, Judy Jordan, Dennis Parker, Darlene McCubbin, Shirley Blake, Faith Mary and Randy Everest, Maryanne Jost, Marilyn Meade and Sally and Jim Whitten.

  Ben Dodson, Cathy Rowten enjoy the art show. (Photo by David Faytinger).

Cathy Rowten was honoree at the painting exhibition and art show at Dodson Galleries. Her collection of paintings included dancers and performing arts themes and portraits. The exhibit will be in the gallery until April 15.

Among the guests were Janet Wood, Jessica and Craig Vaughan, Kim Baker, Regina Murphy, Betsy Hyde, John Kersey, Deborah Gale, Nick Berry, Jan and Mike Hill and Joy and Jerry Richardson.

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