Sons share art exhibit with Arvid, Penley on Father’s Day weekend

Lyall Penley, age 11, will show his art beside that of his father, noted Carrollton artist Steve Penley, on June 14 at Marietta’s dk Gallery. CONTRIBUTED BY DK GALLERY

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Lyall Penley, age 11, will show his art beside that of his father, noted Carrollton artist Steve Penley, on June 14 at Marietta’s dk Gallery. CONTRIBUTED BY DK GALLERY

Is artistic ability passed down through bloodlines?

Art lovers can see for themselves on June 14 when two of Georgia’s best-known contemporary artists, Thomas Arvid and Steve Penley, are paired in a Father’s Day-themed exhibition with their sons at Marietta’s DK Gallery.

In the one-day show titled “Like Father Like Son,” Marietta resident Arvid, billed as “America’s preeminent painter of wine,” will show alongside sons Jimmy, 13, and Christopher, 11.

Penley, the Carrollton-based Pop-inspired painter of American iconography, will be exhibited with his son Lyall, 11.

Located on the Marietta Square, DK Gallery promises special kid-friendly foods and art activities for children during the 2-5 p.m. event.

Free. 25 W. Park Square, Marietta. 770-427-5377, www.dkgallery.us.

Meanwhile, Arvid plans another gallery appearance this month. He will unveil a new edition, "Just in Case," at historic Roswell's Vinings Gallery, 6-9 p.m. June 20 and 21. 10 Elizabeth Way, Roswell. To share talk and a glass of wine with the artist, RSVP via 770-299-1122, viningsgallery.com.