The theme of the exhibit, “Pride of Place”, is a special place which inspires, sustains or offers sanctuary for the creative spirit. Join us for this unique exhibit of work by Riverbend Fine Art Gallery artists. The collection will be installed with each artist’s brief statement sharing personal memories, inspirations about light, color, or other the heartfelt passions yearning to be communicated by their work. Saturday, June 24, 2008, 6-8 p.m. (exhibit will hang through June 2008) at the Riverbend Fine Art Gallery, 710 First Street, Marble Falls

Richard Prather writes about his painting “Morning in the Hill Country” , "West from Fredericksburg, Texas, a light morning fog had just lifted unveiling this farmstead. As I drove by I could see the whole scene still softened by the lingering moisture in the air. The aging barn and outbuildings seem to be a natural part of the landscape as if they had grown there like the trees and grasses that surrounded them. It is that sense of harmony and balance that I wanted to capture and convey in this painting."

To add to this visual experience imagine the “taste” of a memory or inspiration. That’s just what Riverbend guests will experience! Patrons will learn about the art of tasting wines with Susan Auler from Fall Creek Vineyards in Tow, Texas. Auler has been named by “Wines and Vines” magazines as one of the top 50 people in wine world. Susan will pair the textures, body and taste of the wines with the RFA collection created especially for this event.
Auler teaches classes on the art of wine and food tasting and pairing, and has been on the UT Fine Arts Advisory Council for years.

CONTACT PERSON MARTA STAFFORD, Gallery Director, 830-693-6632, riverbendfineart.com