Exhibits in the Library

Adriance Memorial Library Mary Wojtecki Rotunda Gallery

Painting detail of a tree in the woods by Brittany Rose Lower

Brittany Rose Lower: 

November 2 – December 30

Brittany Rose Lower is a New Jersey-born artist who creates dreamy, colorful art to celebrate nature and the night sky. Growing up in New Jersey among the Pine Barrens and the beaches heavily influenced her interest in capturing nature through her art. She also wanted to be an astronomer when she grew up, so celestial themes are often present in her work as well.

In the past, Brittany Rose worked heavily in acrylic paints to make abstract works, but recently she has focused on working with chalk pastels to create soft, vibrant drawings. Her works take something real, like a pretty tree or a bug in the garden, and use exaggerated color and whimsical details to make them feel magical.

Brittany Rose is now located near Poughkeepsie. Her work has been shared in the Hudson Valley in community events and group exhibitions, including at WomensWork.Art in Poughkeepsie and the Arts MidHudson handmade shop. You can follow her on social media at BRoseMakesArt.

Boardman Road Branch Library

Detail of drawing by artist Eileen Baily depicting a still life with beetles.

Drawn Together: Group Show

October 1 – December 31

Works on display by Paul Washburn, Beverly Bruley, Deanna Pasnak, Chuck Burbridge, Murthy Nori, Howard Spilke, Henry Grodenchik, Patricia Walsh, Dorothy Small, Debora Shon, and Eileen Bailey.

“Drawn Together” showcases work created by the Drop-In Sketch Group, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Boardman Library.

Participants use various media to capture their observations and impressions from ever-changing still life arrangements. Several special sessions at the Loeb Gallery provided an opportunity to draw among works from the museum’s collection.

The exhibition features both sketches completed during library sessions and independently created works that reflect each artist’s personal interests, observations, and explorations beyond the library.

Drawing is at once relaxing, challenging, and deeply rewarding. We invite you to enjoy the creativity, curiosity, and dedication reflected in these works—evidence of many shared mornings spent drawing together.

View our Art in the Library series on YouTube!

Fine art photograph by artist Lori Adams of a still life of arranged pink peonies in a white pitcher set against a dark background

Interested in Exhibiting?

PLEASE NOTE: Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch Library has exhibition space available in 2026. Boardman Road Branch Library and Adriance Memorial Library are both booking into 2027.

Accomplished local artists, please complete the form below. View the Library District Exhibit Policy here.

Have you exhibited in the last two years?
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