The public is invited to attend a reception for the exhibit “Flora & Fauna,” which will be held today, March 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibit features paintings by Amy Denny and Kevin Veara, and is on display in the James S. Murray Gallery through April 11.

A statement by the artists about this exhibit says, “Flora and fauna are a beautiful distraction from our crisis-prone times. The ephemeral makes you stop and notice, or the moment is gone … Beauty of these moments should be treasured, absorbed with the eyes, inhaled deeply.” Read more about the artists.