LIFTED UP...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LIFTED UP: An exhibit of art work by West End Arts, http://westendarts.blogspot.com Hosted by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church http://www.gloriadeistpaul.org/ and Curated by West End Artists Michael and Deborah Padgett, http://www.padgettstudios.com

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 South Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116, will host an exhibit of inspiring and uplifting works of art by seventeen Saint Paul artists during the months of April and May, 2010. The exhibit theme: "LIFTED UP" reflects a sense of being spiritually/emotionally lifted, inspired, worshipful and/or awestruck. Images of nature, community, animal life, growth and inspiration are included in the body of work on exhibit from April 13, 2010 through the end of May. Much of the work will be available for sale through direct contact with individual artist. For more information please contact Deborah or Michael Padgett at padgetts@padgettstudios.com For church open hours please refer to the website at http://www.gloriadeistpaul.org/

EXHIBIT DATES: APRIL 13 – May 31, 2010
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 25, 9:30 - 10:15 A.M.

Artist/Community Reception: May 6, 6-8 P.M.

Artists:

Marty Hicks, Halle O'Falvey, Danielle James, Spencer Silver, Barbara Brayman McMullen, David Rich, Matt Brown, Maryellen Murphy, Gina Ruppert, Dawn Kelly, Steve Murray, Janine Olson, Deborah & Michael Padgett, Nance Derby-Davidson, Lori Harris, Dan Kaniess.