The academic year artfully opened tonight with “The Canterbury Tales: Stories in Quilts” by B.J. Elvgren (September 3-October 23). An internationally respected fabric artist, Elvgren’s quilts are part of private and public collections worldwide. An opening reception and artist talk took place from 6-8 p.m.; followed by a Readers’ Theatre with selections from Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales.” Later in the semester, viewers will see “Strange Loops” by Reni Gower (November 13-January 13, 2016). Using the language of abstraction, Gower combines collage and assemblage with detailed illusions on paper, incorporating the circle as metaphor, symbol and motif. An opening reception and artist talk for this exhibit will take place Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. Admission to the Neil Britton Gallery, located inside Hofheimer Library, is free and open to the public.
