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Artist of the Month

exhibiting at the library

The Library is always looking for artists who are interested in sharing their work with our community. Art must be deemed suitable for display in a public library within the broad standards of community acceptability and be appropriate for all age groups, including children. The Library reserves the right to reject any part of an exhibition. If you are interested in exploring having an exhibit, we’d love to hear from you!

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September Artist of the Month- David Whitney

Andover at Work by David Whitney This volunteer project began over an year ago inspired by the Town workers I met when I participated in the Andover Leadership academy For this project I gradually embedded myself into their work environments People became accustomed to my presence and I could dissolve into the background as I worked I…

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August Artist of the Month

Arnav Josh is a passionate artist based in Andover Massachusetts who dedicates his craft to celebrating the beauty and diversity of sharks With a signature style that blends realism with more stylized elements he creates striking portraits that capture the unique essence of each species Through his vibrant and engaging artwork he aims to foster a deeper…

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July Artist of the Month

Lorraine O’Brien’s interest in art is connected very closely to her love of nature, and the beauty of New England’s changing seasons. She finds her inspiration for landscapes and seascapes in coastal Maine, rural Vermont or sailing on the beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. Over the years, Lorraine has studied oil, watercolor and pen and ink with many well-known artists including Roger Curtis, George Shedd AWS, Cory Staid, Elmer Reising and Thaddeus Klodnicki AWS.

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June Artist of the Month

AVIS Photo Exhibit Andovers Treasures This June we welcome photographs from the Andover Village Improvement Society AVIS showcasing winning views of the various reservations AVIS is a nonprofit land trust dedicated t acquiring open space in Andover and conserving it into perpetuity AVIS manages its reservations to protect native habitat and provide opportunities for the public to…

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May Artist of the Month- Thea Shapiro

Thea Shapiro is a mixed media artist who has recently rediscovered the joys of painting Her current work which favors abstract images dominated by blues and greens seeks to illuminate an inner world where grief and joy and nature coexist Thea finds peace in the process of creating art work which she considers a form of meditation…

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Artist of the Month: December 2024 – Garima Parakh

Garima Parakh Impressionist Landscape and Still Life Oil Paintings www.garimaparakh.com garima.parakh@gmail.com Phone: 339 227 2540 BIOGRAPHY Garima Parakh, born and raised in India, lives in Andover, MA. She is an Electronics Engineer and worked in the IT industry for 13 years before switching to art. Since 2011, she has been painting daily and never looked back.

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Artist of the Month: November 2024- Vihaan Sirivelu and Kashvi Sirivelu

Biography Vihaan Sirivelu Vihaan Sirivelu a talented young artist in the 5th grade at High Plain Elementary is known for his creativity and imaginative flair His favorite pieceThe Spiders captures his fascination with nature and intricate details Vihaans artwork often showcases his unique perspective blending vibrant colors with playful themes and he continues to develop his skills…

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