Arts in Bartlett presents a new oil painting exhibit, "Exploring the Abstract," at the Bartlett Village Hall gallery through 11/2. The artists from the Hanover Township Senior Center painting class led by instructor Sue Baptist, include Patricia Debolt, Bonnie Kostuk, Ellen Laeche, Lynn Nelles, Rafaela Perez, Dottie Presti, Marie Shemroske, Charlotte Turnbull, Audrey Walker, and Patrick Walker. Meet these artists at the free artist reception on 10/17 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular Village Hall hours:  Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Sat, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 630-372-4152 or go to www.artsinbartlett.org.