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February 5, 2010

Opening Reception for "Coastal Views—Marine Photography by Dan Murdoch"

Dan-Murdoch Schooner Bowsprite.jpgFriday, February 5, 2010
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

Opening reception for the exhibit "Coastal Views—Marine Photography by Dan Murdoch." Dan has a life-long passion for all things nautical, from sailing, cruising, and racing to saltwater fishing and scuba diving . A Westport resident for over 27 years, he started taking pictures as the high school photographer and has never stopped. He provides commercial photography to businesses and publications throughout the country and, in his spare time, has created a personal collection of images that convey the special flavor of our unique and diversified waterfront.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

February 1, 2010

Great Hall Art Exhibit: "Coastal Views—Marine Photography by Dan Murdoch"

Dan-Murdoch-Old Mill Beach.jpgFebruary 1 to March 31, 2010
The Great Hall

Dan Murdoch has a life-long passion for all things nautical, from sailing, cruising, and racing to saltwater fishing and scuba diving . A Westport resident for over 27 years, he started taking pictures as the high school photographer and has never stopped. He provides commercial photography to businesses and publications throughout the country and, in his spare time, has created a personal collection of images that convey the special flavor of our unique and diversified waterfront.

Opening reception: Friday, February 5, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

December 4, 2009

Opening Reception for the Great Hall Art Exhibit of the Work of Paul Rabut

Rabut2.jpgFriday, December 4, 2009
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

Opening reception for the exhibit “After Hours,” abstract paintings by Paul Rabut (1914-1983). Rabut was renowned illustrator known for a style which combined great attention to detail with dramatic visual compositions. He also designed three US postage stamps.

Starting in the earliest days of his career he began to develop a personal, abstract style of painting, separate from and in marked contrast to his commercial work. Very quickly this "after hours" painting evolved into a distinct style and achieved a life of its own. This exhibit is the first time the entire span of the abstract painting of Paul Rabut has been shown. As always, a retrospective show reveals the evolution of the style of an artist and provides a window into the creative mind. The exhibit will be on display for the months of December and January.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the upper level Library entrance.

        

December 1, 2009

Riverwalk Display: Winter Brushstrokes

Hazel-Jarvis-sketchbook-Fro2.jpgDecember 1-February 15
Riverwalk Display

“Winter Brushstrokes,” an exhibit of watercolors capturing the beauty of the garden and nature in winter.
        

December 1, 2009

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Paul Rabut

Rabut3.jpgDecember 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
The Great Hall

“After Hours” is an exhibit of abstract paintings by Paul Rabut (1914-1983). Rabut was renowned illustrator known for a style which combined great attention to detail with dramatic visual compositions. He also designed three US postage stamps.

Starting in the earliest days of his career he began to develop a personal, abstract style of painting, separate from and in marked contrast to his commercial work. Very quickly this "after hours" painting evolved into a distinct style and achieved a life of its own. This exhibit is the first time the entire span of the abstract painting of Paul Rabut has been shown. As always, a retrospective show reveals the evolution of the style of an artist and provides a window into the creative mind.

Opening reception: Friday, December 4, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

October 2, 2009

Opening Reception for the Great Hall Art Exhibit of the Work of George Hand Wright

CROSS-HIGHWAY-crop-frame-ou.jpgFriday, October 2
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

Opening reception for the exhibit "A Retrospective on the work of George Hand Wright (1872-1951): Dean of Westport Artists." A master of many media, George H. Wright was gifted in the use of watercolor, pastels, and etching, which became in his later years his most favored medium of expression. He left a treasure trove of art for generations to come and provided a visual history of what was, during his lifetime, the rural, small town of Westport. The exhibit will be on display for the months of October and November.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the upper level Library entrance.

        

October 1, 2009

Great Hall Art Exhibit: George Hand Wright

ELEGANT-DINING-crop-frame-o.jpgOctober 1-November 30
The Great Hall

The exhibit, "A Retrospective on the work of George Hand Wright (1872-1951): Dean of Westport Artists," will be on display for the months of October and November. A master of many media, George H. Wright was gifted in the use of watercolor, pastels, and etching, which became in his later years his most favored medium of expression. He left a treasure trove of art for generations to come and provided a visual history of what was, during his lifetime, the rural, small town of Westport.

Opening reception: Friday, October 2, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

September 16, 2009

Riverwalk Display:
Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature

rabbithillbw.jpgSeptember 16-November 30
Riverwalk Display

An exhibit in conjunction with the Library’s 2009 Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature, focusing this year on writers of creative biography and historical events for middle-school readers.

More about the event which runs October 22, 23, and 24.

        

August 7, 2009

Opening Reception for the Great Hall Art Exhibit of Watercolors by Frank Bolle

Bolle--GOLDEN-RETRIEVER-BIL.jpgFriday, August 7
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

Opening reception for the exhibit "The Art World of Frank Bolle." These watercolors by Frank Bolle will be on display for the months of August and September.

Note: We suggest that you park in the Riverwalk level parking lot near Jesup Green when you arrive for the art reception, due to a special performance at the Levitt Pavilion on the same evening. Both upper and lower (Riverwalk) level entrances of the Library will remain open.

Light refreshments served.

        

August 1, 2009

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Frank Bolle

BOLLE-THREE-BARNS-WATERCOLO.jpgAugust 1-September 30
The Great Hall

"The Art World of Frank Bolle," an exhibit for the months of August and September of watercolors by Frank Bolle.

Opening reception: Friday, August 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

July 1, 2009

Riverwalk Display: Summer Reading Program: Be Creative @Your Library

b-creative-stilts100-flip.jpgJuly 1-September 15
Riverwalk Display

In conjunction with the 2009 Summer Reading Club, whose theme is “Be Creative @ Your Library,” enjoy a glimpse of some of the creative programs and activities from the past year in The Smilow Family Children’s Library.

        

June 5, 2009

Opening Reception for the Great Hall Art Exhibit of Photographs by Tom Kretsch

Kretsch3.jpgFriday, June 5
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

Opening reception for the exhibit "A River Runs Through Us: A Town's Treasure-The Saugatuck," photographs by Tom Kretsch. The exhibit will be on display for the months of June and July.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the upper level Library entrance.

        

June 1, 2009

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Tom Kretsch

Kretsch5.jpgJune 1-July 31
The Great Hall

"A River Runs Through Us: A Town's Treasure-The Saugatuck," an exhibit for the months of June and July of photographs by Tom Kretsch.

Opening reception: Friday, June 5, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

May 1, 2009

Riverwalk Display: Altered Books: Three Artists Re-Imagine the Book

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May 1-June 30
Riverwalk Display

“Altered Books: Three Artists Re-Imagine the Book,” an exhibit of altered books by Karen Hatzigeorgiou, Irmari Nacht and Mary Jo Lombardo.
        

April 3, 2009

Opening Reception: Great Hall Art Exhibit of the Mixed Media Art of Elise Black

18.-Elise-Black.jpgFriday, April 3
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

“Coloring Outside the Lines” by Elise Black, an exhibit for the months of April and May of mixed media paintings and assemblages which utilize a variety of found and unconventional materials.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the upper level Library entrance.

        

April 1, 2009

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Elise Black

4.-Elise-Black.jpgApril 1 through May 30
The Great Hall

“Coloring Outside the Lines” by Elise Black, an exhibit for the months of April and May of mixed media paintings and assemblages which utilize a variety of found and unconventional materials.

Opening reception: Friday, April 3, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

March 4, 2009

Riverwalk Display: BYOBags: Westport Opts for Reusable Bags

BYOBags-FIXED-jpg.jpgMarch 4 through April 30
Riverwalk Display

“BYOBags: Westport Opts for Reusable Bags” features all of the entries to Westport’s Reusable Bag Contest.

A companion exhibit by Belleville, N.J., artist Karen Guancione of banner art made from plastic shopping bags from around the globe will hang from the mezzanine railings in The Great Hall from March 4 through April 30.

On Tuesday, March 17, from 6:30-8:00 pm, the Town of Westport will have a reception in the McManus Room to honor the winners and all participants.

        

February 8, 2009

Embroidery Guild celebrates
National Embroidery Month

ec_hungarian_kalosca.jpgSunday, February 8
1:00 to 5:00 pm
The Great Hall

The Fairfield County Chapter, Embroiderers' Guild of America, will present a "Stitch in Public Day." Guild members will be working on various unique stitches, techniques and projects. Stop by and enjoy this phase of National Embroidery Month.
        

February 6, 2009

Opening Reception:
Great Hall Art Exhibit of photographs from the Westport/Weston Y’s Men Camera Club

Mike-Guthman-Shadows.jpgFriday, February 6
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

"Through Our Eyes": a collection of photographs by the Westport/Weston Y’s Men Camera Club will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of February and March. The photographs on display here were drawn from their Fifth Annual Photo Contest and from Club field trips to The New York Botanical Garden, Coney Island, Bronx Zoo and locations in New York City.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the main level Library entrance.
Above photo by Mike Guthman, "Shadows"

        

February 2, 2009

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Westport/Weston Y’s Men Camera Club

Bill-Balch-Preening-Peacock.jpgFebruary 2 to March 31
The Great Hall

"Through Our Eyes": a collection of photographs by the Y's Mens Camera Club will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of February and March. The photographs on display here were drawn from their Fifth Annual Photo Contest and from Club field trips to The New York Botanical Garden, Coney Island, Bronx Zoo and locations in New York City.

Opening reception: Friday, February 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.
Above photo by Bill Balch, "Preening Peacock"
        

December 5, 2008

Opening Reception: Great Hall Art Exhibit of the Folk Art of Naiad Einsel

The-Feathered-Maiden1.jpgFriday, December 5
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

"Design in Illustration": Decorative illustration and contemporary folk art by Naiad Einsel will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of December and January.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

December 1, 2008

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Naiad Einsel

The-Feathered-Maiden1.jpgDecember 1 through January 31
The Great Hall

"Design in Illustration": decorative illustration and contemporary folk art by Naiad Einsel will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of December and January.
Opening reception: Friday, December 5, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.
        

October 10, 2008

Opening Reception: Great Hall Art Exhibit of the drawings of Emil Weiss

EmilWeiss-1-copy.jpgFriday, October 10
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

"The Revealing Eye", drawings by Emil Weiss, 1896-1965, will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of October and November. One of the last “artist-reporters,” an old journalistic specialty which was superseded by photography, the collection includes coverage of many political figures of the day. The exhibit was curated by his son, Jan White.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

October 4, 2008

Riverwalk Display:
Vote for Me! Presidential Campaign Memorabilia

ilikeike.jpgOctober 24-December 31
Riverwalk Display

"Vote for me!" 200 Years of Presidential Campaign Memoribilia.

        

October 3, 2008

Altered Books Auction

megandunn-bookbracelet.jpgFriday, October 3
7:00 pm
The Great Hall

A silent auction of the imaginative, original Altered Books made over the summer.

Enter through the upper level Library entrance. All proceeds benefit the Library. Donation requested.

Library Books Unbound website.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Westport Library.
Picture above: Book Bracelet by Megan Dunn

        

October 1, 2008

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Emil Weiss

EmilWeiss-1.5.jpgOctober 1 through November 29
The Great Hall

"The Revealing Eye", drawings by Emil Weiss, 1896-1965, will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of October and November. One of the last “artist-reporters,” an old journalistic specialty which was superseded by photography, the collection includes coverage of many political figures of the day.

Opening reception: Friday, October 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

September 5, 2008

Riverwalk Display:
Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature

rabbithillbw.jpgSeptember 5 - October 27
Riverwalk Display

"Birth of an Illustrated Book": Exhibit in conjunction with the Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature on October 23, 24 and 25, 2008. A display by Leonard Everett Fisher on the stages in the development of the printed illustrated book.

More about the event.


        

August 1, 2008

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Laurence S. Untermeyer

Young-Tahiti-Girl.jpgAugust 1-September 30
The Great Hall

"In My View", photographs by Laurence S. Untermeyer, will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of August and September.

Opening reception: Friday, August 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

July 25, 2008

Riverwalk Display: Choose Your Adventure: Read!

20081-Summer-Reading-Poster-.jpgJuly 25-September 4
Riverwalk Display

“Choose Your Adventure: Read!”; exhibit in conjunction with the Children’s Summer Reading program. Partially funded by Westport Young Women's League.

(at left, poster by Leonard Everett Fisher)

        

June 2, 2008

Great Hall Art Exhibit: David Barton

Forsythias.jpgJune 2 to July 31
The Great Hall

"Eclectic Works: Architecture & Nature", representational acrylic paintings by David Barton, will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of June and July.

Opening reception: Friday, June 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.

        

May 17, 2008

Teen Art Show

Wooden_Easel2.jpgSaturday, May 17
Noon to 3:00 pm
McManus Room

An afternoon of musical performances, art displays and poetry recitations with the Staples High School Art Club. There will also be an open-mike for those who become inspired! Refreshments will be served.

        

May 16, 2008

Riverwalk Display: Altered Books

ALTERED-BOOK-Sachiyo-Yoshid.jpg May 16-July 24
Riverwalk Display

"Altered Books: Recycling Magic" showcases the artfully recycled printed page from pieces in the collection of the Portland Public Library in Portland, Maine.

(at left, Billy Goat the Counselor by Sachiyo Yoshida)

        

April 6, 2008

WESTPORT LIBRARY 100TH BIRTHDAY: Celebrate!

100th-bd-logo-with-dates.jpg Sunday, April 6
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Throughout the Library

A special party! The first in a year-long celebration!
Activities and entertainment for all ages, including musical performances, historic exhibits of Westport and the Library, Imagine 2108 projects presentation, roving entertainers, arts and crafts and much more.

Library 100th Birthday website.

        

March 1, 2008

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Julie Fatherley

juliefatherly.jpgMarch 1 - April 30
The Great Hall

Abstract impressions in nature by Julie Fatherley will be on display in The Great Hall for the month of March.

Opening reception: Friday, March 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

        

March 1, 2008

Riverwalk Display - Illustrating Oz

wizardofoz_book.jpgFebruary 22 - May 15
Riverwalk Display

An exhibit of both original and contemporary illustrations of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will be on display through May 15.

        

February 28, 2008

Great Hall Art Exhibit: John Tang

tang-baystreet.jpg January 2 - February 28
The Great Hall

Oil paintings by Shanghai, China artist John Tang will be on display in The Great Hall from January 2 through February 28.

Opening reception: Friday, January 4 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

        

January 2, 2008

Riverwalk Display - Westport Magazine

camera.jpg January 2 - February 21
Riverwalk Display

Winners from Westport Magazine's annual photography contest will be displayed in the Riverwalk Display from January 2 through February 21.

        

December 1, 2007

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Laura Wilk

laurawilk.jpg December 1 - 31
The Great Hall
Regular Library Hours

"Color Celebrations," watercolors by Laura Wilk will be on display in the Great Hall from December 1 to 31.

Opening reception: Friday, December 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

        

November 1, 2007

Riverwalk Display - Rabbit Hill

rabbithillbw.jpg November 1 - December 31
Riverwalk Display

Book jackets representing the authors appearing at the Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature.

        

October 22, 2007

Star Wars Turns 30

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Riverwalk Display Case
through October 22

"Star Wars Turns 30," celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of the first film in George Lucas' epic series. The pieces on exhibit are from the extensive collection of Westporter and Star Wars fan extraordinaire Watts Wacker.

        

October 5, 2007

Opening Art Reception for Leonard Mizerek

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Friday, October 5
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

The Friends of the Library invite you to an art reception for the opening of the exhibit "Special Places" to view the work of impressionist, watercolorist, Leonard Mizerek.

Light refreshments will be served. Please enter through the upper level entrance.

More about the artist

        

September 30, 2007

Estelle Margolis Art Exhibit

Estelle%20Margolis.jpgthrough September 30
The Great Hall

The oil paintings, drawings, and collages by Estelle Margolis are in an exhibit enitled, “Moments of Truth.” The work will be on exhibit September 1 through September 30 during regular library hours.