Give it a chance and you might love abstract art, too

Katie Ruiz, a textile artist and programs associate at Space 4 Art, curated the exhibition "Non-Objective Lessons" at Art Produce Gallery in San Diego, running through Feb. 12. The show features minimalist, non-objective abstract art by artists including Tom Demello and Melissa Walter, aiming to help viewers who struggle to appreciate abstract work. It is the first of seven exhibitions supported by a $200,000 Arts Ecosystem Grant from the Prebys Foundation, which funds a year of programming at Space 4 Art.