ADAMS, Mass. — Local artists Debi Pendell, Diane Sawyer, Sarah Sutro and Betty Vera created artwork for the exhibit "A Sense of Place" to raise money to help those impacted by homelessness.

 

The pieces created by members of North Adams Contemporary will be on display June 4 from 5-7 during an opening reception at RealEyes Gallery on 71 Park St.

 

According to a press release: "A Sense of Place" suggests a feeling of belonging: to a household, a neighborhood, a town. In the last few years, as loss of jobs and income has been widespread, and there has been a striking increase of homelessness.

 

All works, that range from small pieces to large pieces, will be for sale, and 50 percent of proceeds will benefit the Louison House, a resource for people in Northern Berkshire County who are struggling with housing issues.

 

The exhibition's goal is to raise at least $10,000.

 

In addition to artwork sales, Real Eyes Gallery welcomes donations from businesses and private donors. All support will go directly to Louison House.

 

The artwork will also be available for sale online: www.realeyesgallery.com/shop/asenseofplace/11

 

Kathy Keeser, Executive Director of Louison House, members of the Board of Directors and others will be present to talk about the challenges they face, and the many ways they help people in need.

 

Gallery Hours: June 3-30 from noon to 7 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or by appointment.