The Gallery at the Library provides a space for local artist in the community to display their talents in the fields of photography and painting two forms of visual art. Visual art is defined as the arrangement of colors, forms, or other elements “in a manner that affects the sense of beauty, specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium”. (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000)
Each month a new artist is honored as Artist of the Month
Summer Artists of the Month at The Gallery
August – Carlos (J.C.) Aguayo
Mr. Aguayo is a self-taught artist. Born in Caguas Puerto Rico, J.C. began drawing at an early age beginning with anything from cartoons to fictional characters. It was during his service time with the United States Army that J.C. rediscovered art. Aguayo remembers thinking; he was homesick being far away from home and began transferring his memories of his beloved island into paintings. J.C. works with a variety of mediums bringing his colorful memories to life on canvas. Mr. Aquayo works in Hartford as a Social Worker and lives with his family in Southington.
Meet Mr. Aguayo at a reception August 6, 2009 in the Program Room at the Library, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF MONTH
Barbara Varos was introduced to artistic pastels, and watercolors at the “Arts Alive Studio” in Cheshire. Her instructors there taught the students with infinite patience and imagination utilizing their vast artistic knowledge. Barbara’s progression in the art field allowed her to show her works through the Cheshire Art League in many locations around the area. In addition, her participation in the Mount Carmel Art Show in Hamden resulted in a much appreciated award for one of her pastel paintings. Moving to Florida for a number of years Ms. Varos continued her art lessons and exhibiting her work. Upon returning to the area a few years ago, Barbara proceeded to expand her work into acrylics. She is a member of the Southington Arts and Crafts Association, and attends classes at the Arts Place School in Cheshire providing Barbara with ongoing relationships with other students working in various mediums.
Celebrate Art at the Southington Library
The community was invited to Celebrate ART, at a Reception to honor The Gallery at the Library Artists of the Month, November 12, 2008 in the Café Area. Everyone enjoyed the sounds of The Isaac Young Trio, as they performed for our enjoyment, viewed the November Artist of the Month Exhibit along with sample works from the over sixty (60) artists who have exhibited their art on The Gallery walls. Co-sponsors of the event are The Southington Arts Council and Southington Library.
The Gallery at the Library was created to provide a venue for local residents to share their artistic talents within our town. The library is committed to expand the cultural and educational experiences in all forms to our community. Therefore, The Gallery exhibits provide Southington residents the opportunity for a better understanding and appreciation of visual art forms.
Hours The Gallery is open to the public during normal library business hours, Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The library is closed Saturday during July and August.
Please contact Library Publicist/Community Outreach at (860) 628-0947 x 113 or email chmielewskij@southington.org for information concerning the current artist exhibit. Local artist are encouraged to contact me for information on how to display their work in The Gallery at the Library.
