Valley Art Club to hold 83rd exhibition
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September 15, 2026

Valley Art Club to hold 83rd exhibition

The Valley Art Club’s 83rd exhibition will be held from Sept. 27-Oct. 8 at Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave. The opening reception will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 with judging at 2 p.m. The artwork will be on display through Oct. 8. The event is free and open to the public. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and closed Fridays and Sundays. The Valley Art Club is accepting new members. Anyone interested may inquire at the show about joining. Pictured, from left, are art club members Tom Griffith, Francine Miceli, Barb Trenk and Tena Twite.

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