The Albert Lea Art Center hosted an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday for its newest exhibit, Family Heirlooms & Collectibles. The exhibit runs through May 24 during regular Art Center hours which are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

This exhibit features selected favorite items from local collectors of pottery, sprinkler heads, Western sculptures and prints, teapots, belt buckles, decorative eggs, hardanger and more. During the open house on Sunday, visitors listened to the collectors share their stories about their eclectic collection.

This activity was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Additional information about this show and other upcoming events may be found at www.thealbertleaartcenter.org. The Albert Lea Art Center is located at 224 S. Broadway in Albert Lea.