The January 4th Art Reception will be held 4-7PM and feature the “Alternative Views” competition show. JUDGE - Ronald Houck was born in Salem, Oregon, but grew up in the greater San Francisco Bay Area of California. He received an MFA in Figurative Painting from the Academy of Art University San Francisco in 2010 and a BA in Studio Art from California State University, Sacramento in 2006, with Magna Cum Laude honors. He is best known for his expressive and figurative oil paintings that capture the mood, emotion and spirit of people in a variety of environments. Blending traditional and contemporary painting techniques, the artist compels viewers to uncover the mysteries and narratives within his work. Ronald has received numerous awards for his work, a more detailed resume can be found along with pictures of his work on his website at www.ronaldhouck.com. Members and Community Artists will also be showing and selling a variety of original artwork. The show continues through January 24, Wednesday - Saturday 11am-4pm at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center/Gift Gallery, at 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624. The event is free with refreshments and music. For more information, call (916) 685-5992, email egfinearts@frontiernet.net or visit www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org and Facebook: Elk Grove Fine Arts Center.