The Pinckneyville Park Community Center will sponsor an exhibition of paintings titled Anita Stewart: 1984 – Present, by artist Anita Stewart. The exhibit will be held at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville from Aug. 31 – Nov. 28. An opening reception will be held on Sept. 5, 7 – 9 p.m.  Exhibition hours are Mon.– Fri., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sat. from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Admission is free.

The exhibition is a showcase of Stewart’s award-winning paintings, many from art organizations in the Atlanta area. It will include paintings recently done in South Africa, inspired by 33,000 year-old cave paintings, guinea fowl, kootie birds and much more. The media used by Stewart varies and includes oil, acrylic plastic, galkyd and interference pigments.  

Stewart graduated from the University of Memphis with a major in art and a minor in art education. After moving to Atlanta in 1983, she worked to advance as both an artist and an art teacher. As an artist, she has achieved awards nationally, internationally and locally, and her solo shows have graced the walls of various universities and colleges. She founded the Buford School of Art in 1998, which has quickly become a crown jewel in Buford.

The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse is located at 185 West Crogan St. in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-417-2200 or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.  Art by Anita Stewart will be on display at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse from Aug. 31 – Nov. 28.