Full Circle Arts announces a reception Thursday, January 25, for its latest competition/ exhibition, “PaperWorks”. Artists have entered works in which manipulation of paper is the major part of the work. The show includes collage, folding, quilling, cutting and pasting. The judge was Linda Harvey, an expert in handmade paper, who conducts workshops at the Rock School Foundation in Valdese. Prizes will be announced at the reception.

 Another show at Full Circle Arts is “Impressions”, original prints by Meredith Janssen, which continues to February 24.

 The show continues at Full Circle Arts to March 2. Gallery hours are Fridays, 11-5, and Saturdays, 10-2.

FCA is an artists’ cooperative located in downtown Hickory, 42-B Third Street NW. More information about Full Circle Arts, classes, membership, or other upcoming events is available at 828-322-7545. You may also write to Full Circle Arts, PO Box 3905, Hickory NC 28603, or email [email protected].  Please visit our website at www.fullcirclearts.org.