Exhibition of paintings opens Nov. 6 in Luce Gallery

MOUNT VERNON – An exhibition of paintings by Nanci Erskine and Leslie Bell opens Sunday, Nov. 6, in the Peter Paul Luce Gallery of McWethy Hall. A closing reception is Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m., including an artist talk at 3:30 p.m. in 222A McWethy.

Erskine earned an MA/MFA from the University of Iowa. She has taught painting and drawing at Morehead State University, the College of William and Mary and Colorado State University, and she has been a visiting artist at Southern Methodist University and Coe College. She is represented by Francine Seders Gallery of Seattle.

Bell received an MFA in painting from Northern Illinois University and is an art professor at St. Ambrose University. His work is featured in numerous public collections, including the Erie (Pa.) Art Museum, Ohio State University, the Society of Contemporary Photographers (Kansas City), and the Davenport Museum of Art. He is represented by Quad City Arts, Rock Island.

Luce Gallery hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.