SPOTLIGHT
Vino & Van Gogh offers art lovers the opportunity to paint , sip and be merry
From staff reports
What began with a group of people with one thing in common — a love of art — has evolved into an ensemble of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the excitement of learning from each other .
Vino & Van Gogh is an art experience offered at Meridian Museum of Art in which participants enjoy an evening of drinking wine , painting and conversation .
“ Some of us draw , some of us paint , some of us sit and sip , but we all enjoy learning from each other ; it doesn ’ t hurt that many of us are art educators ,” said Marsha Savell Iverson , program coordinator .
Organized more than eight years ago , Vino and Van Gogh was created out of a desire to become rich with art and self-expression , Iverson said .
“ This idea started when a group of friends decided they could benefit from increasing the availability of art in the area and help uncover local talent ,” she said . The idea is simple , ‘ Learn to paint or draw in whatever medium you
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