Olori Amen-Ra, 8, second from right, submitted a painting described as “Picasso-esque” by panel judge John Crutchfield, right. Joining Amen-Ra are Debbie Binder and Teri Weingarden, both members of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees.

Photo by Gena Johnson

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At the 22nd Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in West Bloomfield July 26-27, nearly 200 artists displayed their wares, including about 60 artists who are children.

The event drew about 4,500 people, offering food and entertainment in addition to art.

“The energy was higher and more positive (than recent years),” said the show’s owner and producer Patty Narozny. “The Michigan economy is coming back.”

She said she learned this after the show while talking to artists about their sales.

Regina Dunn was a first-time artist

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