LEWISTON —  L/A Arts invites the public to the opening reception for “Whiteout,” to be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12 in the gallery, located in downtown Lewiston at 49 Lisbon St. The exhibit will run from Nov. 12, through Dec. 18. This opening event is free and light refreshments will be served.

The exhibit is a celebration of the upcoming winter season in Maine, and images displayed reflect images or feelings associated with the winter, including its bleakness, darkness, light and snow. Works range from realistic to abstract, in a variety of mediums. Curator Jeanelle Demers comments that “the exhibit offers some incredible artwork, no matter what your feelings about winter are.”

Featured artists in this exhibition are Julie Vohs, Pam Bell, Michael Dostie, Daniel J. Marquis, Tamera Grieshaber, David Hill, Linda Quigley, Jim Walker, Deanna Kersey, Maya Kuvaja, Marilyn Lucey, Claire Metivier, Mik Morrisey, Duncan Miller, David Mireault, Janet Montgomery, Jim Nickelson, Ian B. Ormon, Valerie Provencher, Thomas Reichard, and Robin Brooks.

All artwork is for sale and there is a selection of prints available for purchase in the gallery as well. The 2010-2011 exhibit season is sponsored by Central Distributors. Gallery 5 is underwritten by adjoining neighbor, FUEL restaurant with media partner LA Magazine. More about Gallery 5 and the exhibit can be found on line at www.laarts.org, contacting L/A Arts at 782-7228, or Gallery Curator Jeanelle Demers at [email protected].