St. Joseph, Mo. —“Patchwork and Thread,” a selection of artwork exploring themes and techniques that reference quilting through diverse media, will be exhibited at the Potter Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University Jan. 19 through Feb. 19. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, and is free and open to the public.

The exhibit includes work by Susan Barnett, Elizabeth Raymer Griffin, Annie Helmericks Louder, Naoko Morisawa, Laura Nugent, Travis Porter, Joan Stuart Ross, Amy Sanders, Bart Vargas and Marydorsey Wanless.

The exhibit is sponsored by the Department of Art, Potter Art Gallery, the Missouri Western State University Foundation and the Missouri Western Arts Society.

The Potter Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30 and during special events in Potter Hall.

Artwork is available for purchase. Please contact the gallery at [email protected] for more information.