LAKEPORT – The Main Street Gallery's First Friday Fling and reception on Friday, Dec. 4, will feature the art work of four new artists.

The reception will be held from 5:30 p.m to 7 p.m. at the gallery, located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport.

New in the December show are Phil Mathewson, with his bold and provocative acrylic abstracts; Jo Bergeson presents an eclectic show in oils with subject matter ranging from nudes to abstracts; Julie Cole's more traditional works in oil will be on display; and, under the tutelage of Richard Seisser, Shelby Posada is presenting a collection softly painted pastels.

Continuing in the December show are Bruce Vandariss, exhibiting his vivid paintings done in colored pencil, and Toni Stewart's one-of-a-kind handcrafted hats.

The popular artist Ray Farrow is showing a new side of his talent with his abstracts while Elaine Lewis displays her flair with acrylics.

Keith Nelson's 8-foot metal giraffe gains immediate attention as you walk into the gallery, but take time to examine his other work as well. Each of Bill Blum's miniature wooden gnome homes hold a surprise. To accompany them, Chris Schreier has fashioned wee folk art gnomes.

Sunny Franson's beautifully executed oils reflect wonderfully soft landscapes and wildlife of Lake County. Judy Cardinale continues in this show exhibiting watercolor landscapes and seascapes. Rounding out this fine collection of artists is the intricately fashioned jewelry by Anna Koot.

Returning to the Linda Carpenter Gallery to show their ever-growing talent and experimentation with various mediums and techniques are students from Cobb Mountain under the energetic guidance of Linda Prather. This is not just a student exhibition but a fine example of how art expands our lives by having us explore other cultures, nature and science.

For the December show, the gallery will have the work of kindergarten students who have been studying Picasso with Tappy Nelson and executing their own work in watercolor. Mrs. Ferguson's upper grades have been studying how light effects shading and color in their study of pears. How appropriate for Lake County. These students are very fortunate to have the encouragement of the very talented docent Glenda Wilson.

The Lake County Arts Council welcomes you to join them at the beginning of this holiday season for an evening of art. Meet the featured artists and sample the awardwinning wines from High Valley Vineyard.

Adding to the celebration of the evening will be the fine sounds of Linda Brown on harp.

We look forward to meeting with you and sharing our gallery and gift shop during this very special time of year.

For more information call the Main Street Gallery at 707-263-6658.