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Springfield musician Ben Bedford debuts pen and ink art exhibit and reception

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Ben Bedford

Ben's creativity overfloweth. Ben Bedford is a Springfield-based internationally recognized folk musician. While Bedford writes music, he also draws and has since school.

He stages his first art exhibit of his pen and ink work, A Dream of Trees and Starfields, at Perspectives Art Gallery with an opening reception Sept. 7, noon to 5 p.m. He will discuss his art and play some music at the reception.

The exhibit will run through Sept. 28, and Ben is now a permanent member artist of the gallery. He will leave after the reception for a short tour of Europe.

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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