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Guests attend a June 28 opening preview for Menagerie: Animals in Art, the latest exhibit at Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Shown are three oil paintings by artist Karin Jacobs: From left, “Masked Man,” “Lone Gun” and “Pecos Queen.” (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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Several mixed-media sculptures by artist Corrie Steckelberg are among the many works on display as part of the Menagerie: Animals in Art exhibit at Minnetonka Center for the Arts. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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“Down Dog,” an earthenware sculpture by artist Beth Thompson. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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“Manarola,” an oil painting by artist Eric Cornett. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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Menagerie: Animals in Art is open through Aug. 2 at Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Dr. Wayzata. The new exhibit explores a variety of approaches to the use of animals in art, whether as subject or as inspiration, in a variety of media and styles. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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