ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — A reception to celebrate the grand opening of “Gallery at The Wharf” will be held Friday (Oct. 5), from 6-8 p.m., at the gallery, located above Live Bait Restaurant at The Wharf in Orange Beach.

Many of the artists represented by the gallery will be present, including Joe Sheffield, Frank Ledbetter, Karen Seamon and Martin Welch. (Jean McKee will be unable to attend due to her show in Bermingham this weekend.)

The newest artists to exhibit their work in the gallery are Mary Lou Nicolai, who paints and creates a series of Samurai dolls, and Lillian Kusmik, a porcelain and raku artist. Joy Sims, who works with etched and stained will also be present.

Gallery owners Kathleen and Gary Tucker and staff member Barb Miller invite all art lovers to attend.