On Saturday, Feb. 6, artistically talented members of the Merrill area will exhibit their work at Bell Tower Residence on Assisi Hall, located on O’Day Street. The second annual Merrill Artisans Showcase will give a variety of artisans the opportunity to display, sell or demonstrate their art. The show will run from 3-6 p.m. and will include the following artists: Jack Ader – Santa carvings; Halena & Lyle Anderson – quilting and fret woodworking; Boni Beirmier – artwork; Francine Cieslicki – Frau’s Fotos; Carol Holz – variety arts; Bill Loeber – stained glass; Ron Pankow – bird carvings; Pete Miller – carving; Cathy & Debbie Neimeier – basket ladies; Marge Pikkila – needlework and other artistic work; William Pittman – acrylic painting; Scott Savage – photography and photo sculpture; Guy Schenk – carving; Louise Schotz – contemporary art quilts and jewelry; Jamie Taylor – photography; Nancy Teal – artwork; Rita Wiechman – fiber arts; Sarah Williams – jewelry; and Phil Ziesmer – photography.

Admission for the show will be $5 at the door and will include wine and cheese. Proceeds will be used for Bell Tower Residence debt reduction.

Pictured are two new artists who will be displaying carving at the show. On the left is Pete Miller, who recently retired as Athletic Director at Merrill High School. His new hobby provides him with an outlet for his creativity and consumes a part of every day. On the right is Guy Schenk, who is originally from Gleason and moved back to the area from Plymouth 10 years ago. Carving has been a part of his life for 25 years. Both men will display a variety of carving projects.