Crowell Gallery presents group exhibit
Olympia Grove in Spring, artist Gene Parulis
As winter fades, the landscape is transformed by the return of song birds and emergence of new growth. In a celebration of those new beginnings, the Crowell Art Gallery at the Moore Free Library, 23 West Street, will present artwork by members of Brattleboro-West Arts (BWA).
The group exhibit, entitled “Spring!”, will run from Saturday, May 2 through Saturday, May 30 and features a variety of media, including paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, alcohol ink, and pastel; as well as ceramics; fiber art; collage; printmaking; and more.
BWA was founded in 2009 by artist neighbors who recognized the vibrant creative community that exists in the watershed of the Whetstone Brook. Since then, membership has grown to include dozens of professional artists and craftspeople, who come together to explore ways to enrich the artistic life of southern Vermont.
“Spring!” will include two- and three-dimensional works by 16 members of BWA: Beth Aten, Maisie Crowther, Kay Curtis, John Dorsey, Cyndi Ferrante, Lesley Heathcote, Naomi Lindenfeld, Steve Lloyd, Heidi Mario, Kris McDermet, Greg Moschetti, Sharon Myers, Gene Parulis, Jack Pombriant, Carol Violanda, and Jen Wiechers.
Heathcote’s new series of songbirds in the medium of soft pastel was spurred by the change of seasons.
There will be a reception Saturday, May 16, from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited to meet the artists and share some refreshments.
The gallery is open 1 to 5 pm, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 6 pm, on Thursdays; 10 am to 5 pm, on Fridays; and from 10 am to 1 pm, on Saturdays.
For profiles of these and other member artists, image galleries, and information about past and upcoming events go to www.brattleboro-west-arts.com.
