Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery will display the works of Joanne Peltz, Lucianne Siers, OP, and Jim VanBeek through February 28, 2012. Most of the works are available for purchase.

Joanne Peltz works in multimedia. Peltz is a visionary artist whose contribution to her world has been to reflect it, to distill its essence, to visualize its season, moods people and peculiarities.  In her own way, she has expressed her vision of the world, her idea of the purpose of art and her belief of art’s value.  Her business, Joanne & Company, markets products for the art industry. She also serves as a consultant for corporate and private art investors and enjoys teaching multimedia classes in her Rockford studio.

By Marie Lockerd

News Release:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Jason Villanti of Sayre, Pa., and Fraser Davidson of London, England, have been selected as the winners of the Grand Rapids Griffins’ third annual jersey design contest. Their creations were chosen from a record 119 entries submitted during the summer contest conducted by PuckDrawn.com.

Villanti’s design, which will be worn by the Griffins during their 15th annual New Year’s Eve game, depicts a fierce, roaring griffin in blue, gray and white, with its wings spread wide. The predominantly white jersey features blue yokes and arms, with red and gray stripes.
Davidson’s jersey is distinguished by a European look reminiscent of the continent’s sports teams. White with subtle blue and red stripes, its logo is centered around a gold griffin whose inspiration is rooted in heraldry and the depictions of creatures in traditional, national emblems.