You’re invited to the Opening Reception and awards presentation for the Visual Artists’ Society Summer Spotlight XXV exhibition on Tuesday, May 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the CF Webber Gallery.

This year’s theme is “Town and Country.” The exhibit showcases the work of local and regional artists in a wide variety of mediums and is on display through July 28.

The Summer Spotlight is one of two annual opportunities for Visual Artists’ Society members to display the works that showcase their talent and imagination. The society has more than 100 members from all over Marion County and Central Florida, including professional and amateur artists and many of CF’s talented students. Because VAS has a varied membership, exhibits display a variety of styles and mediums, including more traditional paintings and photographs as well as 3-D objects and digital media.

The exhibit was judged by Ronda Richley, who has 50 years of art experience both as an educator and owner of various art businesses from coast to coast. She received her Master of Studio Art degree from the University of California. Her artwork has been on display in Barcelona, Spain; the United Kingdom; Zurich, Switzerland; New York; Los Angeles and Art Basel Miami. She has judged both student and professional art exhibits. Richley was introduced to Ocala through Marion Cultural Alliance’s “Horse Fever 20/20” exhibit, and she recently relocated here. Her horse “Sunny Daze” can be found at the College of Central Florida Vintage Farm Campus.

Webber Gallery summer hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call ext. 1552.