We asked 100 artists to paint a 12x12 canvas inspired by the Genesee Valley.
This is what they painted:
The range of techniques used were as diverse as the subjects represented.
As a collection, these paintings capture life in the Genesee Valley.
High school and college students exhibited works alongside professional artists.
A gallery hung at the Silver Lake Brewing Project in Perry during the fall.
Works were sold to support the artists and raise funds for local conservation efforts.
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