A collaboration between the Austin and Albert Lea art centers this month will bring a little of Austin’s artistic flavor to Albert Lea.

Starting Tuesday, as part of an exhibit titled “East Meets West I-90 Art Connection,” at least 75 pieces created by Austin Area Art Center members are on display at the Albert Lea Art Center. The works include watercolors, acrylics, photography, quilting and digital art.

“We’re delighted to have this exchange program and hope it will continue,” said Donna Wildenhoefer, with the Albert Lea Art Center gallery committee.

Austin artist Jim Wegner said the art centers have had an open relationship for years. One year, Albert Lea members were invited to Austin, and this year the favor was returned.

Artists featured include Bonnie Lee, Willy Olson, Linda Draper, Mary Gentle, Jim Wegner, Barb Cafourek, Betty Oelkers, Lora Lee Bauer, William Lange, Jim Murphy, Yvonne Jondal, Tammy Schneider, Sally Gerhart, Dustin DeBoer, Wendy Smith, Carl Glienke and Anthony Matzke.

The artwork is at all three Albert Lea galleries, and every piece is for sale. An open house is 1-3 p.m. May 15.

The show takes place at the same time an Austin exhibit, “Wegner and Friends,” is featured at Riverland Community College. That exhibit goes through May 12 at Riverland’s James Wegner Art Gallery, with a reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 26.

The Austin Area Art Center also has its annual Riverland student art show at Oak Park Mall May 4-29. Gallery hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. An open house is from 1 to 4 p.m. May 8.