Deines Cultural Center

RUSSELL–Area residents are invited to attend the opening of ‘Prairie Structures: Natural or Man-made,’ the newest exhibit at the Deines Cultural Center. An reception will be held Sat., Oct. 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Inspired by the Main Streets of Kansas, award-winning Topeka artist Becky Drager creates lively, historic downtown scenes.

“These paintings are meant to inspire the viewer to see the ordinary in a new way and what we take for granted, by bringing them into the foreground of our lives,” Drager said in a news release. “Using super-saturated colors and a modern graphic look, I make the native limestone, brick, metal or animals pop with energizing life by injecting the painting with inspirational color that enhances the beauty of the object whether it is natural or man-made,” Drager added.

Becky’s husband, musician Kirk Drager will be performing live during the reception. “It’s sure to be a great evening of art and music,” said Shannon Trevethan, DCC director.

‘Prairie Structures: Natural or Man-made’ will be on display from Saturday, October 10 through Friday, November 13, 2015.

The Deines Cultural Center is located in Russell at 820 North Main Street. For inquiries, contact the center by email: [email protected] or by phone at (785) 483-3742.

Admission is free.