Fredericka and Friends Kicks Off the 2008 Artist Series at Gallery 200

200 Main Street

January 4 - 27, 2008

Opening Reception on January 11, 2008

West Chicago, Illinois: January 4, 2008 - A love of animals and nature is a common theme for those participating in Fredericka and Friends, an exhibit of the works of local artists during the January Featured Artist series at Gallery 200.

Combining the gift of time during retirement with her passion for dogs and drawing, Fredericka Krauss Howard specializes in colored pencil. She is joined, for the near month-long exhibit by Lori Majcen, who creates pencil portraits from photography; Gail Adams Diedrichsen, whose interests include wood burning and drawing; and Katy Runyan Swanson, who captures her love of nature through digital photography.

Fredericka and Friends will run from January 4 – 27, 2008, with a free Opening Reception on Friday, January 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Gallery 200 is located at 200 Main Street in downtown West Chicago.

Fast becoming a haven for art lovers as a quality destination for buying and browsing great local art and for enjoying art related events such as featured artist opening receptions, art talks and workshops, Gallery 200 is a cultural initiative supported by the City of West Chicago and the Cultural Arts Commission. The City of West Chicago has been designated as an Illinois Arts Friendly Community by the Illinois Arts Alliance and the Illinois Municipal League. For more information about Gallery 200, call (630) 293-9550 or visit http://www.westchicago.org/.

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