The Open Gallery is pleased to welcome Maureen Gaffney Wolfson for the month of July.  Wolfson exhibition is in conjunction with the Inaugural Red Skelton Weekend Comedy Convention at the Red Skelton Museum in Vincennes, Indiana.

Pleases join us to Meet the Artist on Tuesday evening, July 16 at 6:30 p.m.   Since Wolfson is not able to be at the First Friday reception, she has agreed to speak with us about her work and her artistic process.

Wolfson was an actress and model, two careers which helped land her a stint on the Red Skelton Television Show doing sketch comedy for over six years.  She credits Skelton with helping find her way artistically:  “He was an inspiration, a mentor, but above all,  a special friend whose kindness I shall never forget.”

Approaching her 82nd birthday, Wolfson has been painting for the last 60 years.  Her show titled, “A Repertoire of Red, from Clowns to Cosmos:  Reflections on a Lifelong Friendship,” features giclee prints of Red’s many sketch characters as well as peacefully whimsical landscapes and garden scenes.  Her work invites viewers to take a stroll down memory lane with a best friend, a canine companion or a good book to read in the shade of the tree just down the path.  It strikes just the right  mood for a July celebration. The show will run through the end of July.

First Friday reception on Friday, July 5 from 5 – 8 p.m. at 329 Main Street.  Take in some great artwork for your holiday weekend by supporting your local arts community!  What could be more American than that?!