ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Friday, September 6, 1996              TAG: 9609060005
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 

NEW PAINTINGS ON EXHIBIT

LENGTH: Short :   23 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  Mary Tarr Whitehurst's "Windsocks and Reflections," a 
          watercolor depicting a cold, blustery day at Myrtle Beach's Barefoot
          Landing, is one of a series of new paintings now on display at 
          Community National Bank, 900 Memorial Drive, Pulaski. The Pulaski 
          artist hasn't had an exhibit in her hometown in the past 10 years, 
          but she has received national acclaim for her original work. Two 
          years ago, New River Community College's art department was named 
          for the artist. Whitehurst's exhibit at Community National Bank will
          remain through mid-October. Other works in the display include 
          "Flagstore" and "Cruise Ships." The paintings in this series 
          represent the artist's flair for conveying energy and color. color.