The community came out to support local artists are Saturday during a meet-and-greet with the artists that participated in the Chilton County Arts Council’s July exhibit entitled “Another Man’s Treasure.”

As the name implies, the theme for July involved artwork that was made from recycled materials that would have previously been thrown out.

Each month the Arts Council looks for new ways to bring the community in, and the eventual exhibit organizer Rebecca Watts had the perfect idea.

“I make a lot of things that use odds and ends,” Watts said. “It allows people to see that we do much more than just oil paintings.”

The works of art varied from the state of Alabama shaped by used nails to a wreath that was made from wine corks.

“There are so many talented artists in this community, but it can be hard to realize until you begin pulling everyone together through an event like this,” artist Janet Pandzik said.

Pandzik was responsible for the cork wreath and has also provided pieces of art that have been showcased at several past exhibits.

“This also gives people the opportunity to buy art for your home that is unique and more affordable than what you would find at most places,” Watts said.

Betty Collins entered a piece of art at an Arts Council exhibit for the first time, and now that she has experienced it, promised that it would not be her last.

“I am impressed with all of the stuff on display,” Collins said. “I was a little skeptical at first, but now my mind is just spinning looking at all pieces of art.”

According to Pandzik, art does not limit anyone based on age, and as an example, members of the Arts Council range from 6 years old to 80.

Gracie Winton, 14, Cara Winton, 11, and Kyle Winton, 8, each completed at least one piece of art that will be on display throughout the month of July.

“We’re trying to provide the opportunity for anyone that has a desire and a passion for art,” Pandzik said.