The Olney branch is lucky to have a beautiful space to exhibit paintings and
photographs on its walls. The gallery is located at the back of the library,
where natural light streams through the immense double-height windows.
Customers love being able to study, read and think surrounded by art. And, all pieces are available for purchase!
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| Members of the Olney Art Association |
For
more than 20 years, the Olney branch has partnered with the highly-respected Olney Art Association to present work at the library. According to Ann Bolt, art teacher and 16-year former librarian at
Montgomery County Public Libraries, “The
Association has always exhibited at the library, and we appreciate the
opportunity to show our work.” Ann
has been an artist all her life, from the time she started “drawing on chalkboards…then going to college
to study art.” Her current work focuses on landscapes and trees.
Deborah Wolfe paints watercolors. She started drawing at age 6, painting at 9.
She currently serves on the Association's board, and has been a member for
eight years. Deborah said one benefit of being a member is the
opportunity to attend workshops and art demonstrations, mentioning there are “several art teachers within the
Association, and workshops are coming up.”
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| Art and nature at the Olney branch |
Karen Norman is the Association’s Program Chair. Her mother, Barbara
Brown—now age 87—was one of five artists who founded the organization in 1974. Karen teaches all around the DC metropolitan area, including at
the Smithsonian, and also has her own art studio. She said, “This is a great organization for
camaraderie and making new friends,” and she “loves the new space and hanging system” for art at Olney Library.
The
Olney Art Association is a non-profit education organization whose mission is to promote
the visual arts in the greater Olney area. In addition to meetings, critiques
and demonstrations, members can exhibit at venues throughout the community, such as
Woodlawn Manor, Sandy Spring Museum and Brookside Gardens. Any artist age 18
or older is welcome to apply! For more information, please
contact Sally Drew (swdrew@verizon.net), Olney Library Exhibits Chair and Association
secretary.
To see more photos, please visit this link. A full listing of artists in the current show is
located on the window sill near the exhibit.
Look out for new work at Olney-- shows are installed every few months!
Labels: art, Olney, Programs and Events
