…but there’s still time to enjoy the amazing artwork before it’s all gone! Each day, between now and mid-December, the Library’s art galleries will be emptying to prepare for the 2020 shows–so don’t delay, come in today!
Morris Gallery November 2019-January 2020
Accessible Art Gallery
Take a close look at the intriguing “Road Trip” images created by William Frucht. He has taken two formerly intelligible technologies —the camera and the automobile—and made them more visible.
Art & Text Show October-December 2019
Art Spaces in Fairfield County Libraries, a consortium of 13 libraries offering curated exhibitions, will present a united exhibition called Art & Text, featuring the work of local and regional artists.
The Bethel Public Library is proud to be a member of the Art Spaces consortium, and will be participating in the Art & Text show, which will run from October through December 2019.
Note: The Art & Text Show is featured in all of the Library’s galleries except Morris, which is dedicated to the Accessible Art Project.
Please visit our Library—and all the others—to see how artists interpret the theme of Art & Text!
Morris Gallery September-October 2019
Accessible Art Gallery
Visit the Quiet Reading Area on the second floor to enjoy paintings by Ceal Swift. Ceal’s work is inspired by her travels and love of animals.
First Floor Display Case September 2019
Appreciate the outstanding craftsmanship of woodworker Terrence Tougas. On display are his custom home decor items like bud vases, wine bottle stoppers, and footstools; fun toys and games for children; as well as bookends and desksets. You can see more of Terry’s work at local craft fairs and through his MineHill Woodworks website.
Morton Gallery August-September 2019
On the first floor…
See beautiful portraits, landscapes, and reproductions of iconic images, all painted in oil by William Sossei. Bill says, “My work has no message…it represents attempts to capture images that have, for unexplainable reasons, caused me to spend enjoyably small portions of my life painting them.”
(Note: There’s one more behind the Reference Desk on the second floor.)
Maria Parloa Community Room August-September 2019
Enjoy a wide variety of styles and subjects when viewing this exhibit of photographs by members of the Candlewood Camera Club.
Then attend the Club’s August 28 meeting, which is open to the public.
