LAKEPORT – Celebrate the lazy days of summer with the exciting work of seven new artists at the Lake County Arts Council during the First Friday Fling reception for the artists at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 3.

New artists in the September show include Paula Strother with her strong work in acrylics and Nancy Webb's expressive work in oils.

Dennis Robison exhibits a variety of scenes and styles with his work in pastels. Judy Labelle takes a different tack with pastels showing bold and exciting paintings and Richard Seisser again demonstrates his ever growing talent with beautiful pastel landscapes.

Susan Laymon's photographs on canvas are a delight to the eye. Showing for the first time in the Gallery is Nancy Webb with bold tropical work in oils.

Shelby Posada brings a variety of work in mixed mediums and styles including two painting using coffee with acrylic on free hanging canvas.

Continuing at the Gallery is Dr. John Winslow with beautifully detailed pastels of wild life. In the display cases are Desiree Henningsen of Sling Dust Studios with her beautifully crafted and unique gourds, Chuck Colson with a collection of finely wrought jewelry and Jackie Wilson's fine work in watercolor.

Dan Alexander displays his talent for capturing wildlife on film. Mary McGregor will delight you with her skillfully crafted baskets and work in oils and Anna Sabalone shows her versatility as she presents work in pastels, watercolors and oils.

There is added excitement in the Linda Carpenter Gallery with the presentation of a theme show, “Life Around the Lake,” the brainchild of Ray Farrow who is also donating one of his fine framed prints for a raffle.

Special thanks to Tom Zephers and his careful critique in judging the show, and congratulations to Patty Oates for receiving the “Judges' Award.” You, too, can be a judge as you vote for the “People's Choice” award.

High Valley Vineyards will be pouring their fine wines during the evening, and George Husaruk will delight you performing on an array of flutes. For more information, please call the Gallery at 707-263-6658.