Newtown Artists In NEWS Exhibition

KENT — Three Newtown artists have been selected for North East Watercolor Society’s (NEWS) 27th Annual International Exhibition.

Betty Christensen, Ruth Newquist and Carol Reilley have been selected as part of the 109 artists to be included in the NEWS International Exhibition of watercolor which opens on October 19 at the gallery of Kent Art Association.

The exhibition of many of the world’s finest watercolor artists will includes paintings by artists from as far away as Singapore and Malaysia and artists from 28 states and Canada. At the opening reception, which is open to the public, over $6,000 in prizes and merchandise awards will be announced, and many of the participating artists will be in attendance.

The opening reception will last from 2 to 4 pm on October 19 at the gallery, at 21 South Main Street (Route 7) in the center of Kent. The show will remain open to the public daily through November 2, but will close at 3 pm on November 2. The gallery can be contacted by calling 860-927-3989.