Kentuck’s July Art Night featured a group showing by Crossroads Arts Alliance of Gordo Ala., and an exhibit by Gadsden oil painter Anna Mullin titled “Cloudscapes: God’s Picture Show.” The monthly event was held last Thursday, July 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Kentuck Art Center and was free to the public.

Crossroads Arts Alliance is a group of artists striving to support the broad and eclectic mix of art in Gordo. Their works range from artistic crafts, photography, letterpress printing, metal work and mosaics. The alliance is composed of the twelve artists Barbara Lee Black, Ed Eychner, Kathleen Fetters, Suzanne Gray, Rhys Greene, Melba Hollingsworth, Glen House Sr., Lisa Livingston, Missy Miles, Barbara Pennington, Jessica Peterson and Lisa Stamps.

Mullin’s exhibit featured oil painted cloudscapes, a style she refers to as impressionistic realism, or “impreaslism.” Her paintings are based off photographs taken around Gadsden Ala. and Colorado Springs, CO. Mullin has been painting professionally since 2007 and has participated in juried art shows at the Gadsden Museum of Art as well as being featured at Kentuck’s Art Night.

Live music was provided at last week’s event by Andy Paxton, a North Carolina native, and Tara Trent, an alternative singer songwriter. Paxton performed with his acoustic guitar and enjoys blending the styles of jazz, classic and Celtic into his music. Trent, a Tuscaloosa native, focuses on writing meaningful songs and draws influence from musicians such as Rob Thomas and Alejandro Sanz.