Glen Helen Atrium Gallery Exhibition

My Ramblings in the Glen: Paintings by Leonard Williams
July 2 – 31, 2011

Glen Helen Atrium Gallery is showing “My Ramblings in the Glen” Paintings by Leonard Williams, from July 2 - 31, 2011. Best known for his vibrant watercolor scenes, Williams concentrates on the realistic depiction of nature and landscape vignettes. The public is invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Sunday, July 10 from 2 - 4 pm.

A native of Dayton, Williams spent 25 years as a firefighter for the City of Dayton. An award-winning artist, Williams has been drawing since childhood and has studied with many nationally known artists. His paintings are held in private and corporate collections across the country.

The Gallery is located in the Glen Helen Building at 405 Corry Street in Yellow Springs. Show hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free. Artwork will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting the Glen Helen Nature Preserve.

For more information call the Glen Helen Ecology Institute at 937.769.1902 or visit www.glenhelen.org.

The Glen Helen Atrium Gallery showcases the work of emerging local and regional visual artists in twelve exhibits each year. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of art goes to the Glen Helen Association, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support preservation and programs at Glen Helen and its 1,000-acre nature preserve.