Safe Place by David Palmer on display in the Small Art Show, Gallery II.

The Paseo Arts & Creativity Center is the place to be this holiday season.

A new month means a new round of exhibitions. This November, the PACC will feature the following three exhibits: Beautiful Earth, Through My Lens by Sheryl McLain in Gallery I, the Small Art Show in Gallery II and Happy to Be Here by Rachele Cromer in Gallery III.

Each of these exhibitions will open with a reception during First Friday Gallery Walk on Nov. 1, from 6-9pm at the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center.

Gallery I: Beautiful Earth, Through My Lens by Sheryl McLain

The exhibit Beautiful Earth, Through My Lens, a solo show by Sheryl McLain, will be located in Gallery I.

McLain has been a photographer for over 30 years. She considers photography as both a creative outlet and a therapeutic release.

McLain has journeyed far and wide as a landscape photographer. Some of her recent trips include Scotland, Tuscany and Italy’s Lake Region.

According to McLain, she wants her photographs “to connect to the hearts and souls of others.”

Photographs by Sheryl McLain

Gallery II: Small Art Show

The Small Art Show calls Gallery II home this November and December! On display for the holidays, this show features affordable artwork of all mediums by over 60 artists, this show has something for everyone! From ceramics to pastel to felting, each piece on display exhibits a specific charm and was chosen carefully by the juror. These artworks make great starters for the beginning collector as well as holiday gifts!

Featured artists include: Abbey Ummel, Alexandria Nash, Alyssa Beth Cox, Amber Andersen, Amber Bachiochi Thompson, Amy Adams, Amy Lesher, Andrew Pham, Behnaz Sohrabian, Betty Refour, Briana Harris, Brianna Lucas, Brigette Drabek, Bryan Dahlvang, Carrie Daley, Carrie Chavers, Christie Roberts, Christine Poyner, Darci Lenker, David Griffin, David Palmer, DeAun Olive, Denise Paglio, Dillon Reseck, Harolda Gibson, Hasty Words, Hattie Lee Mendoza, Jennifer Casey, Jenny Dillon, Jeremy Messer, Jerry Baumeister, Jessica Roberts, Jill Coleman, Joe Cox, Joshua Cook, Keith Lewis, Keith Wellman, mark brudzinski, Matthew Nelson, Maya Ramineedi, Michelle Luke, Mike Muller, Page Finch, Patti Morgan, Rachel Hart, Rachele Cromer, Randall McCutcheon, Rebecca Sesock, Sacha Barnett, Sarah Black, Sarah Russell-Morphew, Sonya Kliewer, Stephen Shirley, Sue Hale, Susan Metcalfe, Tara Juozitis, Treka Wenner, Tucker Runyon, Whitney Batres, Whitney VanHeuvelen and Yria Vera.

The ***Small Art Show*** is one of the five juried shows hosted each year by the Paseo Arts Association and this year’s juror is Suzanne C. Thomas.

A mixed media artist and painter, Thomas received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Oklahoma State University and her Master of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She is a tenured professor of art and director of Raiders Horizon Honors Program at Rose State College. Thomas dedicates herself to the art community through creating, exhibiting and teaching.

Art by Suzanne Thomas

This exhibit will have art within the following categories: painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. All of the pieces are under 15” in any direction and are priced under $200.

These small, original pieces are perfect for budding collectors and early-holiday shoppers.

**Gallery III: Happy to Be Here by Rachele Cromer**

Gallery III will have Happy to Be Here by Rachele Cromer featuring her digital art. This is her first solo exhibition at the PACC but you can also find one of her pieces in this year’s Small Art Show.

An illustrator and designer, Cromer attended Oklahoma State University where she graduated with dual BFA degrees in graphic design and studio art in 2019.

Her creations are full of whimsy and charm that take inspiration from vintage aesthetics. Through her art, Cromer explores everyday moments that spark joy with a touch of fantasy.