Art gallery happenings

Katelyn McDaniel, 11, is the youngest entrant in Rainbow Springs Art in Dunnellon’s current art show, “What Does Family Mean to You?” Katelyn’s entry is “A Cozy Evening With Family.” The show runs through Nov. 24. [Photo by Margo Wilson]

Starting with Trunk-or-Treat festivities on Halloween and transitioning into an open house, ribbon-cutting and opening of a family art show on Nov. 1, the weekend of festivities at Rainbow Springs Art in Dunnellon seemed a crowd-pleasing way to celebrate the gallery’s new location at 20826 Walnut St.

“From welcoming hundreds of children, parents and pets to our very first Trunk-or-Treat to celebrating our grand opening and ribbon-cutting, it’s been a weekend of joy and community,” said President Kathy Sage.

She said more than 300 people attended the open house, which featured artist booths and displays, demonstrations, music and food.

Mayor Walter Green attended the ribbon-cutting, as did members of the Chamber of Commerce. Gallery building owner and former gallery president Amy Peters Wood cut the ribbon.

The day marked the opening of a “What Does Family Mean to You?” art exhibit, which runs through Nov. 24. Visitors are asked to vote for their favorite piece of art, which will be awarded a $200 People’s Choice Award.

Gallery members are expecting to participate in a Makers Market on Nov. 15 at the Grumbles House Antiques & Garden Shop at 20799 Walnut St.; in a New Artists’ Reception at the gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21; and in a Black Friday Shopping Weekend with 20 percent off all sales from Nov. 28-30.

The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and Mondays.

To learn more, call (352) 763-4048 or visit rainbowspringsart.com