FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 15, 2004
CONTACT: Sarah Lingenfelter, Media Relations (585) 567-9559

ICONOGRAPHY ART EXHIBIT AT HOUGHTON COLLEGE

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – The Houghton College Ortlip Art Gallery features icon paintings by Christine Simoneau-Hales, iconographer and art therapist, from January 14 through February 24.

In addition to a gallery talk and open reception on Friday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m., Simoneau-Hales will also speak in chapel at 11 a.m. A special feature of this exhibit includes an Icon Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Ortlip Art Gallery.

The Icon Workshop serves to describe icons, what their purpose is and how they are made. Simoneau-Hales will share her direct experience as an artist encountering icons. There will also be an opportunity for an introduction and experience of contemplative meditation with the icons included in the current exhibition.

The Ortlip Gallery, located in the Houghton College Center for the Arts, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Following is the upcoming exhibit schedule:

·         March 4 to March 31 – Vessels: Gary Baxter and Alice Barry with prints by Ann Rataj

·         April 1 to April 15 – 16^th Annual Student Juried Exhibition

·         April 16 to May 15 – Graduating Art Majors Exhibition

All events are free and open to the public. For more information contact Anna Maria Johnson, Ortlip Gallery director, at 585.567.9393.

Houghton College is located on Rt. 19 in Allegany County, 65 miles south of Buffalo and Rochester and 10 minutes from Letchworth State Park.