"Refined VIII: Maker's Choice" to open Jan. 24 in Cole Art Center

The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Art will host "Refined VIII: Maker's Choice" exhibition Jan. 24 through March 29 in the Reavley Gallery of The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

"Refined" is a biennial exhibition of jewelry and metalwork hosted by the art metals program in the School of Art at SFA since 1998.

The show will open Friday, Jan. 24, with a lecture by Juror Cindi Strauss at 5:30 p.m. during which time she will present her work and announce the exhibition winners, followed by a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House is located at 329 E. Main St. For additional information, call (936) 468-1131.