The Lead Deadwood Arts Center will be hosting an open house to showcase over 30 rugs created by traditional rug hooking. The event will be held on Thursday, September 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The art has been created by the “Black Hills Area Rug Hookers” who will also be giving live demonstrations during the open house. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 584-1461 or email at hdlac@rushmore.com. The Arts Center is located at 309 W. Main in Lead.