An artistic showcase highlighting the talents of many members from the Midland Artists Guild awaits visitors to the Healing Arts Gallery located in MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland.

Artistic pieces on display include porcelain, pottery, watercolors, photographs, oil and acrylic paintings and other mixed media. The pieces represent work from the following Guild members: Jasminka Blazina, Dianna Cole, Ann Harris, Rebecca Hastings, Rebecca Houck, Betty Levi, Lihting Li Kostrzewa, Nancy Nickerson, Carol Nutter, Pat Smith, Chris Thompson, Mari Thompson and Jan Young.

Founded in 1981, the Midland Artists Guild is an active and dynamic organization of more than 120 members from the mid-Michigan area. Membership in the Guild is open to anyone who participates or has an interest in the visual arts. Midland Artists Guild members have diverse backgrounds, as well as broad levels of experience working in a range of media.

The Healing Arts Gallery is located in the lower level of MidMichigan Medical Offices-Midland on the campus of the Medical Center. Exhibit hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. There is no admission fee. The Midland Artists Guild exhibit will run now through Friday, Dec. 4.

MidMichigan in Midland is one of only a few hospitals in the State that has established an art gallery that showcases artists over a period of time. The Healing Arts Gallery was constructed through the generosity of donor funds. The Gallery provides a mechanism to reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with health care settings as well as offers a restful and comforting environment in which to assist the healing process.

Those interested in more information on the Healing Arts Gallery may call Angela Nader, gallery coordinator at (989) 839-3361 or be e-mailing angela.nader@midmichigan.org. Those interested in learning more about the Midland Artists Guild may visit www.midlandartistsguild.org.