John August Swanson Exhibition Reception

The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Art will open an exhibition of the work of John August Swanson with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main St. in downtown Nacogdoches. The opening will also feature a presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. on Day of the Dead Traditions by Drs. José N. Recinos and Gabriela Miranda-Recinos with SFA?s Latin American Studies Program. The exhibition opening will coincide with a Day of the Dead Fiesta and Fundraiser hosted by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. All SFA gallery exhibitions and opening receptions are free. For additional information, call (936) 468-1131.