Making art come to life

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SLICE OF LIFE—A sculpture titled "Short Cut" by artist Gene Schklair, right, a member of the Thousand Oaks Art Association, shows half of a woman walking with a framed picture. The artwork was on display during the opening reception of the 20th anniversary of the Excellence in the Arts Awards at the Fred Kavli Theatre Terrace in Thousand Oaks on Sunday. The exhibit is in the Fred Kavli Theatre Gallery through Sept. 8.