A new community art exhibit is on display at the library for everyone to enjoy at their leisure. The exhibit is called “Painting from the Heart” and is presented by the Stone Village Art Guild. Stop by the library and take in a variety of art forms, including watercolor, pastel, and mixed media from nine talented local artists. The exhibit will be up from March 23rd and June 21st, 2022 and can be seen any time the library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays from 10a.m.- 6p.m. and Saturdays from 10a.m.-2p.m.

Works on display are by Guild artists: Marianne Shaughnessy, Nancy Lanoue, Kathaleen Maynard Giurtino, Beverly “Buffy” Boke, Bryce Honeywell, Melody MacGinnis Reed, Wendy Schwarz, Nena Nanfeldt, and Rick Hunter. Some of the works are also available for purchase if you see something that catches your eye!

The Stone Village Art Guild is a welcoming group of artists. They currently meet both in-person and on Zoom. The artists in the Guild come from both near and far. The group consists of artists of varying insights and starting points, using a variety of mediums. The group meets on Wednesdays from 2p.m. to 4p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Chester’s Stone Village. All artists, new to experienced, are welcome to join the group!

Kathy Giurtino, of the Stone Village Art Guild will also be offering a 4-week drawing class at the library this spring. The class will meet from 2p.m. to 4p.m. on April 29th, May 6th, 13th, and 20th. Class size is limited to six participants, so registration is required for this program. Please contact the library at 802-875-2277 or swing by to sign up for the drawing class. We request that participants be available to attend all four classes in the series to sign up. All materials will be provided.