“I think the Our Town Art Show is just a tremendous mix of a lot of a lot of good art, but in all different areas,” Wachler said. The show is juried by Barbara Heller, the director and conservator of special projects for The Detroit Institute of Arts, and Yuriko Jackall, the department head of European art and the Elizabeth and Allan Shelden curator of European paintings at the DIA. “To be able to have both of our jurors from the DIA is so unique and wonderful and adds a whole new level of professionalism,” Brenz said. For the show this year, The Community House is partnering with Friendship Circle and their Soul Studio program. This art studio program is for adults with special needs in West Bloomfield. The Friendship Circle will retain 100% of the profit off of any pieces sold by the Friendship Circle artists. “It is a great way to give a new platform to some of the artists from Friendship Circle that might not have gotten the opportunity to display their pieces to the audiences that typically come to Our Town,” Brenz said. “It also gives them awareness so that people know of the wonderful work that the people of our Friendship Circle are doing.” To celebrate the show, there will be a ticketed Opening Night VIP Party March 21. Guests will have the opportunity to get a first look at pieces in the show. On Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, the show will be free of charge. Everything will be available online to purchase March 22-29. More information on the show and ticket reservations for Opening Night can be found at communityhouse.com/event/our-town. People can also call The Community House at (248) 644-5832 to make reservations over the phone if they prefer.

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