Sometimes the lure of seeing how people live in another state or country draws the curious to visit areas far flung from Kern County. There is another school of thought that because we live in the county maybe we are too close to realize how much we haven't seen here. Subscribers to that theory and those that just admire art and photography will appreciate "Images of Kern: Invitational Exhibit 2006" which is on display through March 12 at the Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield. The exhibit, which celebrates the works of local artists, went on display Jan. 19. Museum Director Carola Enriquez came up with the concept as "a wonderful opportunity to showcase Kern County through art." More