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Paducah's Yeiser Art Center started 2020 with its annual Members Exhibition, putting local artists to the task of tackling censorship as YAC partners with the Carson Center to foster discussion around Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and the NEA Big Read program.

"It's an incredible opportunity for growth, exchange, and interaction with new audiences," YAC Executive Director Lexie Abra Millikan said. "I hope that this exhibition opens up some conversations regarding censorship; who makes decisions about art that is exhibited? Why do they make those decisions?"

The exhibit features more than 50 works from a wide array of mediums, including painting, drawing, fiber, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking and mixed media, all from members of the YAC.

"It's important to recognize our members because they are incredibly talented," Millikan added. "The YAC was founded by artists and has only survived because of the continued support of artists. It's also important because it gives the community the chance to see artwork by people that they might not normally get to see."

An opening reception Saturday evening afforded the artists and the public an opportunity to come together to see the fruits of their efforts. Josh Morehead, the director of education and assistant director of development for the Carson Center, handed out awards for the exhibit.

Robert Shapiro's "Return to Eden" took home first place, Michael Terra's "Redacted" earned second and "Works By Female Artists Are Prohibited In This Edition" by Fred Reaves received third place. "Chicken, Chicken," a piece by Anthony Woodruff with Eli Riley, was named an honorable mention.

The YAC staff selected two pieces, Deb Lyons' "Some Of My Favorites" and Lu Colby "Sew or be Sewn," as its staff picks.

Other activities revolving around "Fahrenheit 451" and the Carson Center's NEA Big Read program can be found by visiting the performing arts center's website.

Works in the Members Exhibition will be on display at the Yeiser through Feb. 29.

Located at 200 Broadway, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 during regular opening hours, except Wednesday's when admission is free. Yeiser members always receive free admission to exhibitions.

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