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 above: Laura Morrison & Gail Smuda, At Loose Ends, installation (detail view)

Sponsored by: The Dorr Mill Store and MJ Harrington Jewelers

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Music with Friends

for infants, toddlers & preschoolers

Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Library Arts Center Gallery (or side lawn depending on weather)
with instructor Julie Love | $12 per family, per week

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.

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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.

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Plein Air Painting Dates

Wednesday mornings in SEPTEMBER!
9:30am-12:30pm.
$8 for LAC members/$12 non-members.
**Please NOTE: There will be no formal meeting on Wed. 9/11, but group members are encouraged to go and paint on their own!

Join our open studio group to paint at picturesque locations around the area en plein air this summer! The group will meet for Wednesday mornings in July & August. Bring your own art supplies and work on 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.

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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.

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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.

See the AEP6 Survey Results.

Library Arts Center at the Newport Farmers Market

Select Friday Afternoons this Summer, 3:00-6:00pm
Select Fridays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, and Aug. 9 & 23
*Weather Permitting
Newport Town Common

Free to participate, and all are welcome!

Join us at the Newport Farmers’ Market for free make and takes designed to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Enjoy live music and local farm fresh shopping at the same time. *New projects each scheduled week.

Find out more + See project schedule.