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 42 artists were represented, including:  Dan Anderson, Bridget Austin, Terri Beck-Engel, Rick Brawner, Shan Bryan-Hanson, Ginnie Cappaert, Peter Ciesla, Anna Cline, Marianne Diekman, Ed Fenendael, Tony Gebauer, Lynn Gilchrist, Connie Glowacki, Lauretta Kelley, Cynthia Koshalek, Lynn LaLuzerne, Margaret Lockwood, Liz Maltman, Mara Manning, Jeff Olson, Pat Olson, D.K. Palecek, Bonnie Paruch, Melissa Resch, Susan Reynolds-Smith, Katie Ries, Carol Schalla, Mac Schueppert, Reneé Schwaller, Tom Seagard, Barbara Shakal, Linda Sheard, Mary Ellen Sisulak, Arlene Stanger, Steven Stanger, Paula Swaydan Grebel, Nicki Shockz, Garret Wendlandt, Rob Williams, Archelle “Buttons” Wolst, Stephen Wysocki, Sandy Zapffe