Most people in the community are aware that E.C.C. has an amazing theatre, but I think that they may also be surprised to find outstanding musical and art offerings as well.
    East Central College is hosting an art exhibit by painter, Julie Crews from Jan.24-Feb.17. Julie grew up in Asheville, North Carolina and received her Associates of Art from Brigham Young University in Idaho. She now lives in Louisiana with her husband and 5 children.
   Julie says that she,"Paints what takes her out of her studio", which to her is her family life. But, even while painting and escaping it for awhile, she is constantly brought back to the beauty in the everyday. She feels that it gives the ordinary a sense of importance and documents it somehow.
   I think she has found contentment in her various roles as a wife, mother, and painter...and that shines through in her paintings.
   If you would like to read more about Julie, please visit her site at http://www.juliecrews.com/bio. Take a few minutes out of your day to stop by and see this exhibit. You won't be disapointed!