LOCAL WORKS The Upstairs Gallery at Molten Java Featured Artists- Katie Bassett and Thomas Nackid January 14th – February 18th Public Artists Reception January 27th, 2012, 6- 8 PM The Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance presents Local Works, an art exhibit at The Upstairs Gallery of the new Molten Java on 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Bethel artists, Katie Bassett and Thomas Nackid will be featured for the inaugural exhibit from January 14 through February 18. A public artist’s reception will be held on January 27 from 6:00 to 8:00PM., sponsored by the Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance (HVCA). The exhibit can be viewed during Molten Java’s normal business hours. Molten Java donated The Upstairs Gallery space (located across from recently opened Byrd’s Books Store) where HVCA will coordinate art exhibits throughout the year. The project provides an opportunity for artists to show their work and to celebrate the arts within the community. “We’re honored to partner with Molten Java this way,” says Lisa Scails, Executive Director of the Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, “We want to be a resource to area businesses to help make connections to the arts community.”