MIDWEST MINIS ART SHOW OPENS

The fourth annual Midwest Minis National Juried Exhibition has come to Cape Girardeau.

The show opened Friday night at Southeast Missouri Council on the Arts' newly relocated Gallery 100. It continues through Feb. 25.

Beverly Strohmeyer, executive director of the arts council, said the new "intimate" Gallery 100, located at 1707 Mt. Auburn Rd. is a cozy setting for this exhibit of small artworks from across the country. Pieces of artwork must measure 14 inches and under.

John Boos of Cape Girardeau juried the Midwest Minis '94 Exhibition, viewing entries from 18 states and selecting the best for the exhibit.

Several artists from past Midwest Minis shows have entered work again this year.

Irwin Greenberg of New York City again received the grand prize of $250 -- this time for a work called "Sage." Local artist Evelyn Anderson of Dexter received $100 for second place with "Lavender & Lace."

Carolyn Erney of Harrisburg, Pa. won third prize for "Potato Race." The Juror's Award went to Donna Stallard of Irving, Texas, along with a cash prize of $50.

Other Missouri artists included in the show are Aaron Horrell of Chaffee and Carolyn Rannells of Dexter.

Gallery 100 showcases local, regional and national talent and is sponsored by the Southeast Missouri Council on the Arts. It receives financial assistance from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday from 1-4 p.m. There is no admission charge.