ELDRED, NY — The “Brides in Art” exhibit/reception will take place on Saturday, June 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Highland Senior Center. The program will include a community art project, where attendees are invited to paint and sign a portion of a large canvas—no art experience necessary. The art piece will be donated to the senior center.

“The month of June derives its name from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage,” notes Ari Mir-Pontier of the Barryville Area Arts Association. “It was thought that couples who married in June would be blessed with prosperity and happiness.” So the Barryville Area Arts Association, the Forestburgh Playhouse and several local artists have joined forces to create a bride-themed art exhibit.

The event will also include a display of Renaissance art prints related to the theme, a group exhibit of art related to the theme, complimentary refreshments and a surprise performance by the Forestburgh Playhouse ensemble.

This is a “Building Community Through Art” event, all of which include visual art and live entertainment, and admission is free. This program is made possible with funds from the 2016 Arts for Sullivan Decentralization Program, administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.