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 45 artists were represented, including: Daniel Anderson, Jeanne Aurelius, Bridget Austin, Ernest Beutel, Rick Brawner, Shan Bryan-Hanson, Ginnie Cappaert, Patty Degenhardt, Marianne Diekman, Ed Fenendael, Lucas Frykman, Lynn Gilchrist, Connie Glowacki, Gloria Hardiman, Heather Harle Frykman, Mitchel Heinrichs, Emmett Johns, Joe Kaftan, Cynthia Koshalek, Brigitte Kozma, Lynn LaLuzerne, Jim Leatham, Angela Lensch, Liz Maltman, Robert Merline, Jeffrey Olson, Pat Olson, Bonnie Paruch, Kate Roth, Mac Schueppert, Reneé Schwaller, Tom Seagard, Barbara Shakal, Linda Sheard, Bren Sibilisky, Mary Ellen Sisulak, Arlene Stanger, Hermke Timm, Karsten Topelmann, Mary Uhl, John Whitney, Rob Williams, Shirley Williams, Sandy Zapffe.