by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — As part of the Kansas Wheat Festival, Wellington will be holding a Downtown Art Exhibit on July 10-14 at the Wellington Turning Pointe Studios.

There will be an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday following the judging of the art exhibition.

The Kansas Wheat Festival public can then view the art exhibits from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit will be open on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Awards will be presented to Adults (15-and-above): First place: $100, Second place: $75, Third place: $50.

The Children’s Division (14 an under) will be: First, $30, Second $20, Third, $10.

Best of show (open to all ages) is $100.

The event is co-sponsored by Pea Pod Consignment Gallery.