Ann Oliphant is the featured artist for the month of August at Art on Broadway at the Albert Lea Art Center. A retired teacher from Omaha, Oliphant moved to Albert Lea eight years ago and began her career as an artist. She works in oil and watercolor, but her favorite medium is colored pencil. Her art often focuses on objects in everyday life.

The public is invited to attend a Meet the Artist reception for Oliphant at the art center from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Admission is free.

Following the reception, Oliphant’s art will be for sale at Art on Broadway through Aug. 31.

More information on the Meet the Artist reception and other upcoming events may be found at www.thealbertleaartcenter.org. Art on Broadway is located at the Albert Lea Art Center at 224 South Broadway in Albert Lea. Art center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Art shop and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.