The public is invited to an artist reception at the newly opened South Bristol Fine Art & Antiques Gallery on Monday, Aug. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The newly renovated gallery is showcasing original art by Susan Tilton Pecora, Kimberly Skillin Traina, Robert Shetterly, Gale Page, Brad Betts, Kerri Parkinson, Sally Loughridge, Steve Busch, Mark Chesebro and Evelyn Frye.The gallery also contains a few splendid pieces of early American furniture and oriental rugs, supplied by Foreside Antiques of Falmouth.

The building, located just after the newly completed South Bristol Gut Bridge, was originally built as a dry goods store, making the entry and ground level perfectly suited for the display of art and antiques.

All of the wall art on display are original paintings and pastels. There are some prints available of the more popular original paintings.

The new gallery is located at 2123 Route 129 in South Bristol. If you can't make the opening event, the gallery will remain open throughout the fall. Inventory is shifted regularly.

The gala event is being catered by Lurie Sprague Palino of Seacoast Catering. Contact Chris Coos at 207-831-1792 or ccoose@maine.rr.com for more information.