THEDFORD – Fifty-eight years ago, three artists formed the Thedford Art Guild in order to help sponsor the 1st Annual Autumn Art Workshop in the Forest near Halsey.
They were soon joined by 15 additional area artists, all bent on answering the question, “Who needs art in the Sandhills?” with a sonorous, “Everyone.”
Throughout the month of June, the Thedford Art Guild will be showcasing works by three of the group’s loudest, founding voices: Martha Peters, Pat Johnston, and Florence Goehring.
Also on display are some of the works by other early members.
The Thedford Art Guild will be holding a reception for what it is calling “The Legacy Show” a week from today: June 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. The group invites community members and art lovers from far and wide to appreciate the labors of love that have made the Thedford Art Gallery and its guild the cultural oasis it continues to be amidst the ocean of grass in central Nebraska.
The reception will be held in the Thedford Art Gallery and will provide a chance for visitors to see 4 generations of art on display, and explore the Thomas County Historical Museum, which will be open for the special occasion.
The family of one of the artists, Martha Peters, will be gifting 100% of her art sold back to the Thedford Art Gallery.
Those interested in seeing the Legacy Show but unable to make the reception should call Ruth Gordon at (308) 645-2364 or Helen White at (308) 645-2489 with an hour’s notice to schedule a gallery showing.
