MIVAL opens holiday art and gift show

The Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) opened its annual juried holiday art and gift show on Nov. 2 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

The show, sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council, runs through Dec. 15. Works by more than 40 artists are on display, including jewelry, home decor, sculpture, photography, painting and more.

The Mercer Gallery at the Community and Event Center is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

See www.mival.org for more information on the show.

Works by more than 40 local artists are on display at the MICEC. Katie Metzger/staff photo

Works by more than 40 local artists are on display at the MICEC. Katie Metzger/staff photo

The exhibit features many artists, including Ron Reeder (first place), Seiko Konya (second) and Nora Lenz (third). The show was judged by watercolorist Tom Hoffmann.

The exhibit features many artists, including Ron Reeder (first place), Seiko Konya (second) and Nora Lenz (third). The show was judged by watercolorist Tom Hoffmann.