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<P><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</FONT></B></SPAN>
<BR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">July 21, 2008</FONT></SPAN>
<BR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">For more information: 216-521-2540</FONT></SPAN>
<BR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Yvette Hanzel, Director of Marketing, x22</FONT></SPAN>
<BR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Susan Gallagher, Associate Director, Visual Arts, x13</FONT></SPAN>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Beck Center for the Arts</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">presents</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">an Art Exhibition by</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Jenna Fournier & Lauren Voiers</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Now through August 24, 2008</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <B> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Lakewood, Ohio –</FONT></B> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman">The Beck Center for the Arts presents a dynamic art exhibition featuring the works of two talented young artists, Jenna Fournier and Lauren Voiers. Their vibrant paintings will be on display in the Jean Bulicek Galleria now through August 24. Inspired by different artistic influences, most notably the styles of Pablo Picasso and Franz Marc, these young artists have created their own unique collections of paintings.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">This exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. The Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Convenient free on-site parking is available. For more information call (216) 521-2540 or log on to </FONT></SPAN><A HREF="http://www.beckcenter.org"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman">www.beckcenter.org</FONT></U></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">The Beck Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, comprehensive arts organization offering professional theater productions on two stages, arts education classes in dance, music, theater, visual arts, creative arts therapies for special needs students, and early childhood programs; as well as art exhibits featuring local and regional artists. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">About the Artists</FONT></B><BR>
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Born outside Los Angeles,</FONT><B> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Jenna Fournier</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"> has been actively involved in the world of contemporary art for several years, first selling her work informally on the Las Vegas strip. Jenna moved to the Cleveland area in 2005 to be closer to her family. Since then, she has entered her work into various art competitions, including this past year’s Sparks Show in Cleveland where she earned Best in Show. In addition, to painting, Jenna is also a songwriter and performer, focusing in the sub-genre of acoustic indie-rock. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Lauren Voiers</FONT></B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">, a senior at Westlake High School, has already been recognized at the regional, state and national levels, winning numerous awards for her highly original work. Painting since the age of 13, Lauren has already had pieces shown across the country, including her painting “Transparency”, which was displayed at the Reeves Contemporary Gallery of Art in New York City after winning the National Gold Key Award, the highest distinction awarded at the annual Scholastic Art Show. In 2006, her painting, entitled “Sisters”, was recognized as a finalist at the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Competition and was exhibited at the State building in Columbus. Lauren has also had eight paintings recognized at the Scholastic Art Show, earning a Gold Key, a Silver Key and an Honorable Mention for her entries in 2008.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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