The Loosely Knit Alliance

The Collaborative Works of Laura Morrison & Gail Smuda

On Exhibit: Aug. 10 - Oct. 4, 2024

Opening Reception: Fri. Aug. 9, 5:00-7:00pm

Laura Morrison and Gail Smuda have worked together as The Loosely Knit Alliance for over 16 years creating mixed media works with a feminist perspective and a focus on artist made books and fiber works. Touching on a variety of subjects such as women’s work, healthcare, family, time and local history, this exhibit interweaves their joint efforts with individual artworks. This collaborative experience has fostered new conversations between the artists and their work.

Show card Image Shown here: Laura Morrison & Gail Smuda, At Loose Ends, installation (detail view)

Sponsored by:  The Dorr Mill Store and MJ Harrington Jewelers

 

Join the Inktober® Drawing Challenge!

Pick up a Pen and Draw!  31 drawings, 31 days.

Inktober® is a registered trademark of J.P. Creative, LLC, used with permission.

Plein Air Outdoor Adventure Painting

Art Camp for Grown Ups - Make-Your-Own Holiday Gifts Edition

Select Thursday Evenings, 6:00-8:00pm
Library Arts Center Studio

These classes are designed to get everyone making, and specifically making handmade gifts  for the holidays!  Sign up on your own, or with friends.  These classes are all welcoming of beginners alongside more seasoned makers.  

New! TEEN Art Sessions for Fall

Friday Afternoons | 3:30-6:00pm

Instructor:  Heidi Lorenz
Full & partial scholarships available. 
A perfect class for teens in learning and honing the foundations of art, with plenty of time for drawing, painting, and critique.  This class will allow teens to build a great art portfolio across sessions.

Plein Air Outdoor Adventure Painting

Music with Friends

for infants, toddlers & preschoolers

Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am 
 Library Arts Center Gallery
with instructor Julie Love |   $12 per family, per week (or special early-bird rate of $8 when you register in advance!)

Experience  making music together in this class designed for babies through five year-olds and their caregivers.  Music will come to life as everyone sings, dances, drums and claps, experimenting with voices, instruments and movement.   *Pre–registration is required.  Sign up online  for specific weeks, or the whole series.

Yoga in the Gallery with Brianna

Friday Mornings| 8:30am All-Levels + Chair yoga 10:00am in the Gallery

Classes are designed for any student looking to practice yoga. Movement will be linked with breath (as offered by the Hatha and Kripalu traditions of yoga), as well as focus on alignment, and attention paid to honoring your own organic movement. Students can expect to practice both seated and standing poses as well as focus on balance and breath.  Please bring your own mat and any props you would like.

Open Studio Art Group

Wednesday mornings,
9:30am-12:30pm
Returning to the studio on Wed. October 2nd
$8 for LAC members/$12 non-members.

Bring your own art supplies and paint alongside a delightful and supportive group of artists. Facilitator Heidi Lorenz will paint alongside all, but is available for light guidance and instruction if desired. This welcoming and friendly drop-in style group is available to artists of all styles and abilities! 

Drop in–No pre-registration necessary.

Basket-Making Workshops with Ray Lagasse

The Library Arts Center is proud to offer these exceptional artisan basket-making workshops with artisan Ray Lagasse.  Students will spend a day in the studio learning this traditional craft and will leave with a fabulous heirloom-quality basket to keep or give as a phenomenal gift.  Workshops are typically offered monthly in the Arts Center studio.

Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey (AEP6)

The results are in for Sullivan County!

The arts have a tremendous economic impact in our region, and we’d love for you to find out more.  Explore the data for our local region at the link below.

Preserving Newport's Heritage Mural

We are beyond excited that the Library Arts Center is helping to spearhead the heritage mural reproduction in downtown Newport. 

Find out more about the Mural Reproduction.

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