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The works of Jon Cooper of Toronto are on display during November as the Steubenville Art Association's featured artist at Historic Fort Steuben's Visitor Center, 120 S. Third St., Steubenville. Cooper is a retired art teacher with 35 years' experience. "I credit this time of working with young students as a contributing factor in my use of animated characters and vivid colors in natural scenarios," he noted, adding, "The goal of my paintings is to encourage the viewer to be interactive or at least enjoy the bright colors and amusing creatures depicted." Cooper is a member of the SAA who has displayed his works in area art shows and at various venues. He and his wife, Marianne, are preparing to participate in the Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market festival inside the Visitor Center where there will be a model train display. They also will participate in the Steubenville Christmas parade on the Grand Theater float.