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Martin-Mullen Gallery Hosts Reception

For ‘Oneonta Collects Frank C. Eckmair’

Leigh Eckmair, Gilbertsville, wife of Frank Eckmair, whose renown etchings are in the Met,. the Smithsonian and other collections, was joined by SUNY Martin-Mullen Galler director Tim Sheesly, left, and Eckmair enthusiasts who loaned works to make the exhibit possible at this evening's opening reception. Those lending etchings included, from left, are City Judge Richard McVinney and his wife, Irish; Molly Swain, and Kelley Eckmair, the late artist's daughter, and her husband, Gary Smith. The exhibit, "Oneonta Collects Frank C. Eckmair," runs through Oct. 3. A panel discussion of his opus is planned at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the gallery. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)
Leigh Eckmair, center, Gilbertsville, wife of Frank Eckmair, whose renown etchings are in the Met. the Smithsonian and other collections, was joined by SUNY Martin-Mullen Gallery director Tim Sheesly, left, and Eckmair enthusiasts who loaned works to make the exhibit possible at this evening’s opening reception. Those lending etchings included, from left, City Judge Richard McVinney and his wife, Irish; Molly Swain, and Kelley Eckmair, the late artist’s daughter, and her husband, Gary Smith.  Snapping a photo in the foreground is Grace Ohls, Gilbertsville, a friend of Mrs. Eckmair.  The exhibit, “Oneonta Collects Frank C. Eckmair,” runs through Oct. 3. A panel discussion of his opus is planned at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the gallery. (Jim Kevlin/allotsego.com)

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