Kilimanjaro Express: My African Adventure, new work by Terri P Tufts will open at Mastroianni Photography and Arts on Friday, April 13th, from 6-10PM and runs throughout the month of April (other hours by appointment). This exhibit features work inspired by Ms. Tufts' recent trip to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest peak on the African continent. Tom Orange will be providing musical ambiance with trumpet, percussion and electronic stylings at 8 oclock and FRASS ACCOLADES will perform at 9 pm at Friday's opening. Join us for a gallery talk and presentation by the artist on Friday, April 27th, at 7PM.

Terri P Tufts graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1988 with a BFA in Printmaking and a Minor in Painting. Born in Southern California, she has lived in the Cleveland area since 1983. Currently, Terri lives in Columbia Station with her daughter, dog, cat and fishes and has a studio on her property in which she operates her business "Art Crimes Inc." which specializes in Decorative Painting, Murals, Fine Art, Theatrical Painting, Interior Decorating/ Contemporary Church Interiors and many other strange and interesting artistic projects that come along. She recently had an exhibit at the Brandt Gallery in August of 2011 that showcased her personal artwork.