For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday (but unlikely) materials and found objects. Bottle caps and playing cards are used to build one garment; asphalt shingles and copper sheeting to build another. His sculptures are an artistic take on the iconic 1960s shirtwaist dress. “I do them purposely in a vintage […]

Join us at Westobou Gallery every First Friday of the month for music, art and fun! Enjoy live music by Marcus Barfield PLUS a new MICRO gallery exhibition by Hannah Lawler. First Fridays are FREE and open to the public thanks to our sponsors at Security Federal Bank!

1 Friday, March 6, 6-8pm Bring your green thumb into the studio! Join us for an intensive and rewarding one-night session on the potter’s wheel, dedicated to creating the perfect home for your favorite small houseplant. This class is an accelerated deep dive into the fundamentals of wheel-thrown pottery, tailored specifically to produce a charming, […]

Image: John Petrey, Autumn, 2025. Graffiti painted license plates, white bottle caps. Courtesy of the artist and Gallery 1401. © John Petrey The Thirty-Third Morris Museum of Art Gala, cochaired by Virginia McKnight and John Cates, promises an exquisite evening of exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, and modern elegance, while honoring artist John Petrey and celebrating […]

“You must feel the Force around you…” The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker […]