Abstract comes to Bigfork

A showcase of contemporary art opens Friday at Collage Gallery in downtown Bigfork.

The show, called “Collage, Assemblage, Collections,” features the abstract works of several artists working in the medium of collage.

Collage can include mixed media and ephemera on paper or canvas, and encaustic mediums. Collage Gallery owner Laura Barrett said the new show is part of the gallery’s continued push to bring contemporary art to Bigfork. “It’s as much for the community as it is for the tourists,” Barrett said.

The featured artists include Susan Carlson, Sarah Eisenlohr, Terry Karson, Jason Merganthaler, Sheila Miles and Inez Storer.

The show runs through October. Once the show comes down, Barrett and daughter Stephanie will install their own works of collage.

Collage Gallery is at 573 Electric Ave. in Bigfork.