Sale and Show of Works by Area Artists

‘The Summer Show” of Gallery SHS of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum in Sharon, Conn., opened July 16 and remains on display through Aug. 26.

This is a juried exhibition and sale of works by local artists in a variety of media and depicting many subjects.

A portion of all sales supports the Sharon Historical Society & Museum’s mission.

Gallery SHS is at the Sharon Historical Society & Museum, 18 Main St., in Sharon. The gallery and museum are open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment.

For more information, call 860-364-5688 or go to www.sharonhist.org.

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