Ten different galleries and artist studios will be featuring in "Empire Art Encounter" on Thursday, July 17.

The public is welcome to wander through the Village of Empire from 5 to 9 p.m. to see a wide variety of fine art, including painting, various works on paper, photography, furniture-making, weaving and jewelry. Some studios and galleries will be offering demonstrations and light refreshments, and most are within an easy stroll of one another.

Maps are available at Secret Garden, Ripple Effect Studio and Gallery, and Imagine That.

Further information is available by calling 326-2047 or 326-5428.