The collection exhibit presents works of art by professional regional artists. Visitors and collectors alike will find this an excellent opportunity to see a vast selection of work by the area’s finest artists and add a distinctive piece to a personal collection. Funds raised from this annual event support the educational mission of the organization. This year 44 artists were represented, including: Dan Anderson, Bridget Austin, Terri Beck-Engel, Ernest Beutel, Rick Brawner, Shan Bryan-Hanson, Ginnie Cappaert, Peter Ciesla, Anna Cline, Patty Degenhardt, Marianne Diekman, Ed Fenendael, Tony Gebauer, Lynn Gilchrist, Connie Glowacki, Susan Hoffmann, Emmett Johns, Mike Judy, Mel Kolstad, Cynthia Koshalek, Brigitte Kozma, Margaret Lockwood, Liz Maltman, Robert Merline, Pat Olson, Jeff Olson, D.K. Palecek, Susan Reynolds-Smith, Katie Ries, Suzanne Rose, Carol Schalla, Mac Schueppert, Reneé Schwaller, Tom Seagard, Barbara Shakal, Linda Sheard, Arlene Stanger, Steven Stanger, Tony Staroska, Christine Style, Nicki Shockz, Rob Williams, Sandy Zapffe, Nan Zimdars