‘Mud & Metal’ open house Jan. 16

A bunch of area potters and metal workers will welcome guests to view their works at the Balentine Gallery in the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 Water St., Bluffton this Sunday, Jan. 16, for coffee at 3 to 4:30 p.m. The potters group is regional guild of successful artists who host and autumn sales event at Orchard Gallery in Fort Wayne.
Potter Kimberly Rorick resides in Ossian. Her bright, whimsical works are in many collections in Wells County homes. Kristy Jo Beber’s works display earthy, natural color tones of the clays used and are embellished with curves and unique patterns.
Mobiles on display are the work of clock smith Steve Makowski of Bluffton, whose precision in construction contributes to the “balancing act” these pieces require. The bronze bear figures were created by Doug Rich, a Colorado artists who hales from Wells County. Trina Pope, whose works often depict horses in paintings and clay, will display a unique figure of a horse fashioned of wire.
At this opening event, guests will be able to chat with the artists a bout the works and any purchases made will be at a 10% discount, courtesy of the art council. Light refreshments ill be served at the free event. The exhibit will be viewable through Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and evenings to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursday, or by arrangement.