Gateway Arts Council board member Shelly Dooley holds a piece of artwork by former Rep. John Adams, far right, who explains the inspiration behind his artwork, which honors Navy dive team members and is based on an image from World War II, during the Gateway Arts Councilճ (GAC) annual Bad Art Ball Oct. 1 at the Palazzo in Botkins. Looking on are Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart, far left, and third from left, GAC Director Ellen Keyes. Artwork by U.S. veterans was auctioned off at the ball.

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