The Great Blue Heron And Neighborhood Art

The bird stands majestically on its strong and spindly legs beside a rocky ledge, gazing at the lake that is its food source, and at the intense sunset beyond.

It's the "Great Blue Heron" by mixed media artist Rogene Manas, who teaches at Emerald Art Center, and the painting is the winner of the Mayor's Choice Award-- and $500-- at the 31st Annual Springfield Mayor's Art Show, which runs through Nov. 3 at Emerald Art Center.



This year's non-juried program includes 12 departments with art that covers an array of media and talent. Make certain to come by for the awards reception Oct. 6 and for the Oct. 13 Second Friday Art Walk and value the community-driven art on display screen.

The 31st Annual Springfield Mayor's Art Show runs through Nov. 3 at the Emerald Art Center, 500 Main Street, Springfield. The gallery is open 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 5 pm to 7:30 pm Oct. 13 for the Downtown Springfield Second Friday Art Walk. An awards reception is 5 pm to 7:30 pm Friday, Oct. 6, at Emerald Art. $3 to $5 recommended contribution.