TOPEKA -- SouthWind Gallery at 3074 SW 29th, kicks off the August First Friday Art Walk with its special 20th Anniversary exhibit showcasing work by some of the top artists in the country. The artists in Masters of the Midwest are not only big stars in the art world, but a number of them who are widely recognized for working almost exclusively with oversized canvases have created very large paintings for this show. Events at SouthWind Gallery include an Artist Reception during the Art Walk this Friday from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Regional and nationally known artists whose work is included in the Masters of the Midwest exhibit are: Stan Herd, Louis Copt, Roger Shimomura, Debra Clemente (Lawrence, KS); Judith Mackey (Cottonwood Falls, KS); Hugh Greer (Wichita, KS); Phil Epp (Newton, KS); Mike Savage (Kansas City. MO); James Pringle Cook (Tucson, AZ); Kim Casebeer, Cally Krallman, Barbara Waterman-Peters, Jerry Gaddis (Topeka, KS);

Anthony Benton Gude (Long Island, NY); Doloris Pederson (Russell, KS); Elizabeth Robbins (Loveland, CO); John Roush (Buckner, MO); Deb Groesser (Omaha, NE); Dana Hassett (Auburn, KS); Mary Binford Miller (Eldorado, KS); Gary Ozias (Boston, MA); David Vollbracht (Medicine Lodge, KS) and Don Tiller (Port Townsend, WA).

For more information, contact SouthWind Gallery, 3074 SW 29th, Topeka, KS 66614. Phone: 785.273.5994 or 888.206.5994. E-mail: info@SouthWindArtGalley.com

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 – 6:00 and Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.