4 UCW JUNE 14 - 20, 2023
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PUBLISHER'S PEN
Gallery 208 explores the ocean world
by BILL BOWMAN
For more than a decade, Gallery 208
has provided space to showcase local and
regional artists.
Last week we opened the exhibit e
Ocean World of Ivy Rittenhouse, a local
artist who accentuates and defines the
breadth of our cultural community.
ese quarterly events are fun, free and
allow us to get up close and personal with
our readers. It's our way of celebrating the
arts while monitoring the heartbeat of the
community.
e majority of the exhibits are partially
funded by the Fayetteville/Cumberland
County Arts Council in support of the
artists' exploration into expanding their
medium. Bob Pinson, the newly appoint-
ed CEO of the Arts Council, was present at
the Gallery exhibit opening. His message
was clear: we all need to work harder to
tell Fayetteville's story about the richness
of our cultural community.
Pinson is right! We need to do a better
job telling our story and creating educa-
tion and awareness about our local arts
community. Bob Pinson is the right man,
at the right time to lead and direct our
cultural community and to tell our story!
Gallery 208 is located at 208 Rowan St.
and open Monday — ursday from 9
a.m. until 5 p.m. e exhibit is free and
open to the public.
ank you for read-
ing Up & Coming Weekly.
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