“BEACHED BOATS”: This mixed media work by Thelma Freid is featured in an exhibit of her works on view at Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury May 8 through May 27. An artist’s reception is on Saturday, May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury will host a show of original artwork by Thelma Freid from Sunday, May 8 through Friday, May 27.

An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 1-3 p.m.

“Art has always been a part of my life,” said Freid. “I love to experiment with found objects such as corrugated cardboard, rust, bottle caps, etc. I use textures, patterns, and the interplay of light as well as making discarded material into art media.”

The show will feature original, framed pieces of various subjects and sizes. Most pieces will be for sale with 20 percent of all sales benefiting the Cranbury Arts Council.

Gourgaud Gallery is located on the second floor of the Cranbury Town Hall at 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Cranbury Arts Council provides arts-oriented programs, workshops, and performances aimed at enriching the cultural experiences of the community and keeping the creative spirit alive in adults and children. Their mission is to foster, support, educate, inspire, and promote artists and art appreciation in the community.

For more information, visit cranburyartscouncil.org.