J.T. Sherrill exhibits at gallery

The Station – Pure Art announces its spring exhibition featuring the painting of local artist J.T. Sherrill. This will be his first showing in Warren County.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to see J.T.’s work,” said Vicki Monroe Spivey, gallery owner.

This exhibit will open March 28 with a reception for the artist. Hours for the reception will be from 1 to 3 p.m. with the public invited to attend.

Currently, Sherrill is enrolled at East Tennessee State University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. His preferred media of choice is oil, specializing in landscapes.

Among the awards he has received and shows in which he has participated include the following:

Earned second place honors in 2003 at the First Tennessee Bank show held at the Reece Museum in Johnson City, where he had also exhibited the previous year;

Participated two years in Burning Bright, ETSU painting department’s show held at Nelson Fine Arts Gallery, Johnson City;

Honorable Mention at the 2002 ETSU Student Honors Show, Johnson City;

Honorable Mention at the Appalachian Art Show, Kingsport;

Participated in 3.10 Group Exhibit, Johnson City.

Following the exhibit opening and reception, The Station – Pure Art will resume its regular hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closing date for this show is May 7.

For more information, contact Spivey at 473-0821.