The permanent collection of the Albert Lea Art Center is currently on display in the Herfindahl and Storrer galleries at the art center. This collection of paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and pottery provides the public with the opportunity to view those artifacts that will be auctioned at the Celebrating the Arts & Artists event to be held at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club on Oct. 21, with featured artist, Rory Matson.

The public is invited to attend an open house for Broadway Previews: The Art Center’s Permanent Collection, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free.

Additional information on this preview and other upcoming events may be found at www.thealbertleaartcenter.org.

The Albert Lea Art Center is located at 224 S. Broadway Ave. in Albert Lea. Art Center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Art shop and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.