# Event Details - **Event Name**: As We See it - Gallery 515 - Opening - First Friday at the MAC - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: You’re invited to experience As We See It at Gallery 515 in the Manitou Art Center on April 3rd, a vibrant group exhibition featuring Laurel Bahe, Marilyn Chambon, Lorraine Danzo, Mary Gorman, Donna Merrifield, Connie Mitchel, Shannon Ryder, Jeannie Turse, and Jin Rong Zhang. “Our painting group was brought together by Lorraine Danzo,” and for over a decade they have been “embracing and enhancing our creativity,” each artist contributing “their unique perspective, new ideas, creative energy, and treasured friendship.” Through shared explorations — from acrylic pouring and marbling to collage using “Laurel’s and Jeannie’s wonderful marbled papers” — they’ve “traveled, played, laughed and cried together,” and hope you “see our diverse perspectives and feel our love and delight in this exhibit.” Featuring the work of: Laurel Bahe Marilyn Chambon Lorraine Danzo Mary Gorman Donna Merrifield Connie Mitchel Shannon Ryder Jeannie Turse Jin Rong Zhang Group Statement: Our painting group was brought together by Lorraine Danzo. Together we’ve been embracing and enhancing our creativity for over a decade. Lorraine and Laurel provide the impetus and studio space for our regular meetings. Every artist brings their unique perspective, new ideas, creative energy, and treasured friendship. We’ve shared new techniques in most art mediums and friendship experiences. We made it through COVID meeting in Lorraine’s driveway/garage. We’ve painted metal butterflies for the annual Rotary Club Fundraiser. We’ve supported the art competition and calendar to raise awareness and funds for the Asian Heritage Center. Examples of our explorations include: acrylic pouring, paper mache and pass the canvas abstracts, tie dye, eco printing, marbling and our latest collage using Laurel’s and Jeannie’s wonderful marbled papers, We’ve traveled, played, laughed and cried together. Over the years we’ve enriched each others lives. We hope you see our diverse perspectives and feel our love and delight in this exhibit - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manitou-springs/as-we-see-it-gallery-515-opening-first-friday-at-the-mac/200029792378000 - **Event Categories**: art, first-friday, meetups, fine-arts, contests, exhibitions, nonprofit, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 35 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Manitou Springs - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: 515 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80829 - **lat**: 38.8572 - **long**: -104.91173 - **full address**: 515 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80829 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: As We See it - Gallery 515 - Opening - First Friday at the MAC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/05aac7f56db90b1021d9f5604c0cc1474d3915f7501a03d2d0ca1e041fda5678-rimg-w1200-h1694-dcffffff-gmir?v=1774978632 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is As We See it - Gallery 515 - Opening - First Friday at the MAC being held? - **A:** As We See it - Gallery 515 - Opening - First Friday at the MAC takes place on Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 515 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80829. - **Q**: Who is organizing As We See it - Gallery 515 - Opening - First Friday at the MAC? - **A:** As We See it - Gallery 515 - Opening - First Friday at the MAC is organized by Manitou Art Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** As We See it - Gallery 515 - Opening - First Friday at the MAC is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manitou Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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