Receptions for director, artists set in January

Gallery 224 in downtown Port Washington will host two receptions in January.

There will be a meet-and-greet for new Executive Director Erin Shank from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.

And there will be an opening reception for ARTservancy artists Melissa Wagner-Lawler and  Joseph Mougel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

A number of other events will be held by Gallery 224 in January.

The Writers Group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. It is for  anyone interested in writing of any kind. 

The Handwork Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. It is intended for people who enjoy all forms of handwork including embroidery, crochet, knitting, sewing and more.

The Artist Critique Group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, offering artists of all skill levels and mediums a supportive space to share and discuss completed pieces or works in progress.

The Still Life Drawing Group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Studio 224. The session is open to people of all skill levels and all mediums. 

Gallery 224 is at 303 N. Franklin St.