FORT KENT – Erika Thiele, an artist from Fort Kent, had one of her paintings chosen by the National Down Syndrome Society of New York for its annual Professional Women’s Luncheon Series.

Thiele’s painting adorns the front page of invitations and RSVP cards, asking sponsors and donors to the reception and luncheon Thursday, May 2, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

A second work was selected for the National Down Syndrome Society’s West Coast Luncheons in Los Angeles and the luncheon in Orange County.

The National Down Syndrome Society, established in 1979, works to increase public awareness of Down syndrome, fund research and education and to increase advocacy.

For information on the National Down Syndrome Society, call Thiele at 834-3820, or the society at (800) 221-4602.