World Bank artists take inspiration from around the globe

The Friendship Gallery is hosting a special exhibition of works from the World Bank Alumni Art Club through Sunday, Nov. 3. Members are retired World Bank Group staff and their partners; the exhibit is entitled “Inspirations from Around the World.” The drawings, paintings and photographs are presented by artists who live in the DC area. Please read more about this in the Village News. Meet the Artists’ reception: Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Village Center. Note a companion event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Village Center: “Art and Happiness,” presented by Dominique Lallement (see separate entry on our website and in Village News.) Art in the auditorium is occasionally not available for viewing because of activities in that room. Please check with the front desk staff upon arrival. All sales are final.