CHAGRIN VALLEY, Ohio -- Valley Art Center’s annual juried art exhibition opens for viewing this weekend. Now in its 54 th year, it is the longest running juried exhibition of its kind in Northeast Ohio. An opening reception is planned for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 in the Bowen Gallery at 155 Bell St. in Chagrin Falls.

Included is the work of 50 area artists selected from nearly 500 submissions. It represents a range of materials and styles including paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber and more. The art center will award about $3,500 in cash prizes for first, second and third place winners along with the best in show and community-sponsored prizes.

This year’s jurors bring their different perspectives to the selection. They Include Pita Brooks, director of opera

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