Art Is Hot at Fire Ice Showcase

By: Debby Johnson

Community Writer

Photo Courtesy of:

Vanguard Art Gallery

Photo Description:

From left: artists Debby Johnson, Crystal Lauren and Rick Archer take a moment to smile for the camera between speaking with visitors about the original art each had on display.

The Vanguard Community Art Gallery played host to its show Fire & Ice with an artists’ reception on Sunday, Sept. 8. Several artists were on hand to meet and talk with gallery patrons as they took in the show. The artists represented in the Fire & Ice Show included Rick Archer, Jeni Bate, Peter Carter, Debby Johnson, Crystal Lauren, Wayne Knight, Vivica Mays and Gwen Perez. The Vanguard Community Art Gallery, in conjunction with the Moreno Valley Cultural Arts Foundation, seeks to promote the arts. It does this by featuring the work of numerous local artists who work in a variety of media and styles including fine art, abstracts, photography, glass, fabrics, steampunk and more. All of the artwork is available for purchase. The Vanguard Community Art Gallery is located at the Moreno Valley Mall, upstairs, next door to Mrs. Fields Cookies. The gallery is free to the public and is open Tuesdays through Sundays. The doors open at noon.