NORWAY — Local artist Ulla Hansen will display her artwork at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., throughout the month of May. Hansen is the Western Maine Art Group’s artist of the month. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, at the Main Street Gallery to celebrate. The reception will be open to all and refreshments will be served.

“For most of life my interest in fine art was limited to visual enjoyment of the work of others. However, with the onset of the golden years God gave me the gift of expression through value, depth and color.” She adds, “I would like to pay tribute to a late friend, Anthony Athos, whose words gave me the courage to try. He said, ‘Artistry is 90 percent observation and 10 percent talent.’ We can all be more observant.”

The Main Street Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, art classes, demonstrations, and special trips sponsored by the WMAG, visit westernmaineartgroup.org and facebook, Main Street Gallery.

The gallery is free and open to the public.

The Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., Norway, will be featuring the artwork of local artist Ulla Hansen throughout the month of May.