After completing a Children’s Art Exploration Week at the Hemet Valley Art Association taught by Alison Wieman and her granddaughter Opal Larkin, participants had their artwork displayed at the downtown Hemet gallery during an open house on July 19. The event showcased HVAA Junior Members who were recognized as the featured artists of the month. Other artists of all ages were also on hand to interact with guests and the young members.Wieman serves as HVAA vice president and chairperson of the annual Evening of Art program. Opal, 13, has been a Junior Member for about three years. They also teach a Saturday morning art class together twice a month.“Alison is a former teacher who brought a new level of community involvement to the gallery,” HVAA President Lynn Throckmorton. “
