"Home for the Holidays" -- Featuring "Recent Paintings by Marcia Alscher" November 30, 2010

This Christmas, The Betts House will explore the theme of “home for the holidays” with a special exhibit of house portraits, Federal and Victorian style decorations, and craft activities.

The exhibit, "Recent Paintings by Marcia Alscher," will feature the Covington-based artist’s miniature-scale abstract house portraits. An accomplished architect, Ms. Alscher's diminutive paintings are inspired by geometry and structural elements. These simple forms, rendered in bold colors, create striking images of the historic housing stock of the Cincinnati region. A reception for the artist will take place Saturday, December 4, 5 – 8 p.m. at The Betts House.

Holiday tours will explore the celebration of Christmas throughout the 1800s. In addition, family-friendly Saturday openings include seasonal refreshments and visitors can participate in a hands-on, family-friendly craft activity. Family programs are supported by a grant from Summerfair Cincinnati.

The Betts House is supported by thousands of people all over the region through their contributions to the annual community campaign of ArtsWave.

Official Website: http://www.bettshouse.org