Special to The Dorchester Banner/DCA “Memories in Clay” an art project from the Eastern Shore Hospital Center’s patient art exhibit and sale are part of this month’s exhibit at the Dorchester Center for the Arts.[/caption]

The Dorchester Center for the Arts will host an Artists’ Gallery Reception this Saturday from 5 – 7:30 p.m. featuring live entertainment and light refreshments. The event is in recognition of the March Gallery Show, “Seeing the World Through a Photographer’s Eyes.”

The exhibit features the works of Frank Deak, Larry C. Reese, Jack Upchurch Jr. and Don Meritt. Also on exhibit will be “Memories in Clay,” created by patients in the Art Therapy Program at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center. The work was made using 1,000 year old clay from “The Hill” in Easton.

The show runs through March 28, and the exhibit is sponsored by Upwind Systems LLC. For more information, call 410-228-7782.

Second Saturday Art 4 All

Children and adults are invited to DCA’s Second Saturday Art 4 All art class. The next session is this Saturday, from 3-5 pm. This monthly drop in class features a different project each month, and media varies. No registration is necessary and the class is free. Guided instruction is provided. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday Night Live: Young Voices

DCA welcomes back Emma Myers and Sam Pugh on March 20 to the DCA Gallery Stage. Tickets are on sale now and are $10 for DCA members; $12 for non-members.

Call 410-228-7782 to charge tickets by phone using Visa, Master Card of Discover.

Editor’s note: Spectrum is the weekly column of the Dorchester Arts Center. It is written by Mickey Love, executive director.

DCA guest artists’ teams hard at work: With the 8th Annual Dorchester Center for the Arts Guest Artist Event less than 6 weeks away, the teams are busy creating their art masterpieces. Professional Clay Artist Coach Ann Geiger, left, overseas the progress of Guest Artist, Nancy Snyder, right. DCA members should watch for their invitations in the coming week. If not a member, please call 410-228-7782 to request one.[/caption]