Story by AIDAN HAMMOND Photos by NICK McCOY
Tiger Media Network
The Hays Art Council Building has a few new exhibits on display for the public to view and enjoy, “Bits and Pieces,” “Painting with the Sun,” and “Sunset Duets” are currently on display until November 26. The exhibit opened on Friday and aims to spotlight three artists and their works.
“The thing that makes this opening unique is the diversity of the artists that we have,” said Brittney Squire, president of the board of directors for the Hays Arts Council.
“Bits and Pieces” is a gallery of mixed media and collages created by Shannon Trevethan and Tracy Hanzlick that showcases beautiful and creative pieces constructed from various items such as old magazines and newspapers being rolled up and positioned to resemble a bird, or a sculpture constructed from an old radio or clock with smaller pieces creating a scene on the inside.
“Painting with the Sun” is a gallery that focuses on nature and all the wonderful things that it can show to you if you are willing to look for it. For the artist Margie Hammerschmidt, it’s about capturing beauty with her watercolor paintings. With beautiful pieces that can depict a forest clearing, a couple of birds, or just flowers, the viewer can always find something to admire within these works.
“Sunset Duets” are photographs by George Jerkovich and pastel paintings by Debbie Wagner. These paintings and photos capture different sunset scenes. What some would consider to be a truly breathtaking sight to behold at the end of a day is brought to us in this gallery in two different forms, with great attention to detail for both forms.
Three pieces by the two main artists featured in the first room: Denise Tracy Hanzlick, and Shannon Trevethan. 
A woman examines various pieces from both Hanzlick and Trevethan hanging on the wall. 
Three sculpture pieces by Hanlick and Trevethan: From top to bottom clockwise, “Pierrot’s Garden,” “Mermaid” and “Blue Vase.” 
Some more sculptures on display. Bottom to top clockwise: “Abandoned Neighborhood,” “High Priestess,” and “Deep Sea.” 
“Daphne,” a sculpture by Shannon Trevethan. 
Four paintings done by Hanzlick, and a small sculpted piece by Trevethan on Display. 
Five different sculpted pieces by Trevethan, with their piece “Carpe Diem” in the center. 
ore sculpted and mixed media pieces by Trevethan. Left to right: “Once Upon a Time,” “Cupid’s Shrine,” “Oh,” “Those Legs,” and “Handed Down.” 
Five different paintings done by artist Margie Hammerschmidt. 
group of people gathered in the hallway featuring Hammerschmidt’s artwork. 
Two attendees chat while standing in front of three of Hammerschmidt’s paintings. 
A series of images part of Sunset Duos, featuring various photographs and paintings of sunsets. 
Debbie Wagner and George Jerkovic, the painter and photographer responsible for the various “Sunset Duos” pictures, standing in front of their work. 
A much larger crowd gathers at the center of the gallery. 
A look at the first room of the exhibit, with a small group formed.