Local art on display at Brookwood Village

You can find locally crafted gifts at Brookwood Village through Dec. 19.

The Mountain Brook Art Association is hosting its annual art show 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily in the lower level of the mall. Around 70 members of the association are exhibiting their work, including Ron Lewis, David Nichols, Carol Carmichael, Janet Tillery, Rollina Oglesbay, Barclay Gresham, Amy Grimes and Joan Curtis. All 175 members live within 25 miles of Mountain Brook’s City Hall.

“Unlike most art clubs, we are simply a painting club,” show chairman Janet Sanders said. “We will have all sizes at the show, all styles and all prices.”

In addition to original pieces, some artists are offering prints of their work that come with more affordable price tags. Hand-painted Christmas ornaments and greeting/holiday cards are also on sale.

Sanders said her favorite part of the show is a featured artist who paints in the store window each day. Shoppers and fellow artists alike watch and ask questions during the process.

“The show is a great way to get to know the talented local artists from the entire metropolitan area,” Sanders said.  

Ten percent of proceeds from sales will be donated to Hand in Paw Animal Assisted Therapy. The organization works to improve the health and well-being of children and adults by serving those with physical, emotional, educational or psychological needs through interactions with animal-assisted therapy teams.

For more information on featured artists and additional events, visit mountainbrookartassociation.com.