Art returns to community and event center

After more than 18 months of blank walls, artwork has returned to the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. The Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) is hosting a holiday art show with more than 40 works by 15 local artists on display now through Dec. 17 at 8236 SE 24th St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. MIVAL is also hosting a concurrent show at its gallery located at 2836 78th Ave. SE from Nov. 3 to Dec. 18. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island