Huntingdon, Tenn.–The Ballroom Gallery will be hosting an artist reception for Vanessa Sharp Multon from 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m on Saturday, June 19.  Following the reception, the Hal Holbrook Theatre will be presenting Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “Alice in Wonderland” at 3:00p.m. and 5:30 p.m. which includes local talent cast from The Dixie’s theatre summer camp.

“The Serenity Collection” is a series of abstract landscapes and boat paintings that has been on display since March and closing on June 19. The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00am – 4:00pm, with a virtual gallery tour viewable on The Dixie’s website. The artist will be present and will talk about her work. Light refreshments will be served, and the artwork is for sale.

Vanessa was raised in the small town of Kenton, Tennessee. She grew up in the country surrounded by trees and farmland which helped cultivate her creativity. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Middle Tennessee State University, she spent many years working in advertising as a graphic designer. A few years ago she found her way back to her passion of creating fine art through painting, and she hasn’t stopped since. In her own words, “I always find inspiration in nature, and I especially find my home state of Tennessee captivating. My abstract landscapes and boat paintings are meant to transport viewers to a calm and peaceful place. I strive to leave people with a sense of hope and joy.” 

Vanessa was named one of “11 Emerging Contemporary Artists From Nashville to Know” by The Culture Trip. Her paintings have also been featured on an HGTV show. Her artwork is in private collections around the US as well as in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center collection. Her work has been featured in shows and stores throughout Nashville, Franklin, Memphis and Dothan, Alabama. She is also a licensed artist through iCanvas.

For more information about events at The Dixie, please visit DixiePAC.net, or call The Dixie’s Box Office, M-F, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 731-986-2100.