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.
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL JOY OF ART EXHIBIT
January 13, 2025 – February 7, 2025
The 2025 Joy of Art exhibit will be hosted in-person in Topsham Public Library’s Crooker Gallery and Highland’s Community Room.
A reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1pm and is open to the public. Please join us! There will be no artists’ talk this year.
Registration for Joy of Art is now open. The deadline is Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 4pm.
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Congratulations to the 2024 Joy of Art Winners!
- Painting: Graduate by Kevin Mizner
- Drawing: 1950’s Summer by Emily Hollister
- Mixed Media / Collage: Red / White / Blues by Howard Solomon
- Textile: Positive Influence by Barb Stainman
- Digital Art: Quantum Movements by Jeffrey Plucker
- 3-Dimensional: Amber Glow by Sandy Bickford
- Other: Spring Runoff by Jane Page-Conway
Honorable Mentions:
- Painting: Urban Arrangement by Harriett Lindemann
- Drawing: Moonlight Over Orr’s Island by Mercedes Gastonguay
- Mixed Media / Collage: Protean Folds by Ian Trask
- Textile: The Dress by Rana O’Connor
- 3-Dimensional: Purple Rain by Sandy Bickford
Library Lover’s Lottery
In conjunction with the Joy of Art show, the Friends will hold the Library Lover’s Lottery after the close of the show on Saturday, February 8th. Current members are automatically entered into the drawing. Not a member? Join by February 8th and you will be entered into the drawing automatically. Check back to find out this year’s artwork.
* Again this year, we have the option for the public to purchase a color catalog of the exhibit. All funds raised will go to the Friends of TPL and will be used for future Joy of Art expenses. You will find it by clicking the image below.
For friends and family near and far that cannot see the exhibit live, please visit the Crooker Gallery virtual exhibit page to view it online.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Joy of Art Winners!
- Painting: Needlework by Kevin Mizner
- Drawing: Portrait of Reuben by Emily Hollister
- Mixed Media / Collage: In Conversation by Barbara Stainman
- Textile: Flower Power by Theresa Green
- Digital Art: Clover and Ivy by Sula Demers
- 3-Dimensional: Crown/Helmet of Horns by Douglas Kanes
Honorable Mentions:
- Painting: An Abundance of Pears by Susan Cunniff
- Drawing: Last Light by Diana Washburn
- Mixed Media / Collage: I Found Your Keys #5 by Ian Trask
- 3-Dimensional: Golden Acorn Crown by Douglas Kanes
People’s Choice winner
- Yellow by Angela Dumais
If you have any questions, please email Monique Marchilli-Barker at tplgallery@topshamlibrary.org or call the library at 725-1727.
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