The annual Joy of Art exhibit, inaugurated in 2008, features two-dimensional and three-dimensional work by current Maine artists, both amateur and professional, aged 16 or older. Awards are made in several categories identified in the published guidelines with an additional Peoples’ Choice Award announced at the close of the exhibit. This signature event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Topsham Public Library and the Library’s Board of Trustees.
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL JOY OF ART EXHIBIT
Registration now closed
January 12, 2026 – February 4, 2026
The 2026 Joy of Art exhibit will be hosted in-person in Topsham Public Library’s Crooker Gallery and Highland’s Community Room.
A reception will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 1-2:30pm and is open to the public. Please join us!
Library Lover’s Lottery
In conjunction with the Joy of Art show, the Friends will hold the Library Lover’s Lottery on Saturday, January 31st. Current members are automatically entered into the drawing. Not a member? Join by January 30th and you will be entered into the drawing automatically. Jon Coffin has generously donated his untitled work below.
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Congratulations to the 2026 Joy of Art Winners!
- Painting: Red Roofs of Monhegan by Margaret (Peggy) Farrell
- Drawing: Dress Up (Self Portrait) by Shanna McNair
- 3-Dimensional: Mohawk by Douglas Kanes
- Mixed Media/Collage: Faerie Tales by Steve Bradford
- Textile: Coastline by Pam Mott
- People’s Choice: Seed Repository by Nancy White Cassidy
Honorable Mentions:
- Painting: Where’s the Grass? By Penny Markley
- Drawing: Sunset, Phippsburg, Maine by Shanna McNair
- 3-Dimensional: Tufted Bowl by Douglas Kanes
- Mixed Media/Collage: Porch Music by Steve Bradford
- Textile: Blue Wave by Pam Mott
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- Best Humor: Chickadee in Bean Boots by Margaret (Peggy) Farrell
If you have any questions, please email Kelsie Vosburgh at tplgallery@topshamlibrary.org or call the library at 725-1727.
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