Local celebrations of art are best enjoyed while drinking a delicious cup of coffee, in an inviting atmosphere, or at a historic landmark. Taking gold for Best Art Exhibition is Kala Rehberger with her three-dimensional and interactive displays at SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar. Unique in style and composition, her displays naturally uplifted the coffee shop’s atmosphere. Taking silver, “A Show of Hands: Notable Masters and Tools of Their Trade” by Mark Blaskey at the Pablo Center presented sculptures of  some of the important hands that helped make the Valley what it is today. Something to look forward again this year is the Annual Spring Art Show at the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls. –Kelly Carlson