Family of artists featured at Deines Cultural Center

DCC

RUSSELL–The next exhibition at the Deines Cultural Center features the work of Charlie, Pat, and Carson Norton from Leoti, Kan. The opening reception will be held on Friday, June 10, 5-8 p.m.

Within the Norton family, exists a deep-seated legacy of creation. Charlie, Pat, and their son Carson Norton work as professional artists with over 100 years of combined experience.

Charlie Norton with his Buffalo Bill sculpture in Oakley.

Using bronze sculpture and oil paintings as his primary mediums, Charlie finds his inspiration in the history of the Old West. With many monumental sculptures to his credit, Charlie’s major work, the twice life-size Buffalo Bill sculpture in Oakley, Kan., holds a spot as one of The 8 Art Wonders of Kansas.

Pat’s artistic vision is expressed in her paintings, Southwest pottery, and quilts of her own design.

Carson’s bronze sculpture and paintings embody his passion for hunting, fishing and military history.

Come see their combined works of bronze sculpture, paintings, Southwest pottery, quilts, and more in this all-encompassing exhibition of the Norton art legacy.

The work of the Norton family is on exhibition June 10 through July 30, 2016.

The Deines Cultural Center is located at 820 North Main Street in Russell. Galleries are open from noon to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Call Shannon Trevethan, DCC director, at (785) 483-3742 for inquiries.