I would like to express a special thank you to one of your journalists and make you aware of how appreciative the artists at 5 North Main in Cape Girardeau are for Chris Harris and her wonderful Aug. 6 article, "Street spirit: Artful space." Chris' article was not just words on paper. It was an artful expression that touched our hearts. Thank you so very much, Chris, for what you see in our galleries, sharing with your readers what we have all done to bring art to the community and for being a welcome part of our special "artful space."

LYNDIE KEMPFER, Artist, Marble Hill, Mo., on behalf of the artists and artisans at O'Tenem Gallery, Westray Studio and Mozaic Art Studio