Art Show Features Easton YMCA Members

The Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity will unveil an art show this week featuring the works of six of its current members.

The line-up of artists includes Peter Boccadoro, Rick Bryant, Erik Chuss, Kailey Goodnuff, Clarissa Louw, and Christina Wallitsch.

 “It's a great opportunity for our members to display their talents to other Y members and the local community”, Lori Metz, Branch Director of the Family YMCA said in a news release.  “One of the main purposes of our gallery is to enrich the lives of our members by showing how others have pursued their interests and passions in art form and hopefully inspire others to do the same.”

The exhibition is the fourth in a series of depicting the history and landscape of the Easton/Phillipsburg area, and features crafted woodwork, photographs, pencil sketches, and paintings.

A free opening reception will be held Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Family YMCA gallery is located at 1225 West Lafayette Street in Easton on the lower level. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The exhibit opens Monday and runs through February 28.