Our Worlds: Pastel Paintings by Maureen O'Hara Pesta and Photography by Jesse Pesta

Perceptions Gallery will welcome Southern Indiana artist Maureen O'Hara Pesta and her son, New York-based photographer and journalist Jesse Pesta, for Our Worlds, a joint exhibition opening Saturday, Sept. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery, 139 Jackson St. in Vernon. The exhibition will feature approximately 25 to 30 of Maureen's pastel paintings and Jesse's photographs, bringing together two distinct artistic perspectives connected by family, place and shared experience. Additional work can be viewed at MaureenPesta.com, StarveHollowRoad.com, JessePesta.com and Parsnips.art. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 1-3 p.m. Location: Perceptions Gallery, 139 Jackson Street, Vernon, Indiana Exhibition Dates: September 5-25, 2026 Admission: Free and open to the public Tuesday 12-5 PM Thursday 12-5 PM Saturday 11 AM-2 PM Members of the public are invited to attend the opening reception, meet the artists and view the exhibition.