Tag: Art

Young Artists Needed! (Children and Teens)

Calling all young artists- do you have a project that you are especially proud of? We would LOVE to display it in our Children’s Display Case! Whether it’s a drawing, a painting, a sculpture, or something else entirely, if it fits in our case, we’d love to show it off! Stop in at the Children’s Desk, fill out our ‘About the Artist’ form, and drop off your work of art.… Read more

Artwork on Display until October 25th

Jackie’s No Fear Painters is the title she’s given the artwork now on display. Jackie Cunningham has been teaching oil painting since she retired as a way to share her gift. Over the years, many people in the area (and outside it) have joined her for a two-hour weekly class. This exhibit showcases local artists, past and present, who have come together for fun, friendship and to fulfill their passion… Read more

Featured Artist: Mary Ann Eldred ~ Artwork on Display in August and September

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Mary Ann Eldred paintings during August and September.  Mary Ann began painting in 1989. Mary Ann Eldred’s work primarily focuses on the New England landscape, though she loves to work on still life’s and wildlife from time to time. “Capturing the effect of light on either subject is a lovely challenge. All seasons, but especially spring and fall, provide me the opportunity… Read more

Painting with Watercolors ~ Tif Farmakis-Day – Thursday, 9/12 at 6 PM

Discover the wonders and challenges of painting with watercolor. Students will learn how to create depth and luminosity in their work through the glazing process while also learning to “let loose” and embrace the “happy accidents.” Please stop by the front circulation desk to register today.  A $5.00 non-refundable materials fee is due at time of registration (Cash only please). Artist, Tiffany T. Farmakis-Day enjoys exploring a variety of mediums,… Read more

ADVENTURES in Painting with Pixie Yates (Youth): Wednesday, 7/10/24- TWO CLASSES

Pixie will guide children using watercolor painting in a mat frame that they can paint on. This is an expressive art project using, tape, watercolor paints, printing, and salt. Unlock the adventure in your children’s imagination by signing them up for this class. Please be mindful of the age grouping. Kimball Library cardholders will have priority. 4 PM– Register kids entering grades K-5 6 PM– Register kids ages 10 and… Read more

Featured Artist: Ron Watson ~ Paintings on Display through April 2024

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Ron Watson’s photography during April 2024.  He calls this exhibit “For the Birds”. An Atkinson resident, Watson is an outdoors-man who has spent his life exploring the natural world. As a longtime photographer/ videographer most of his work over 60 years has revolved around the ocean both on and below. His videos and photography has appeared in scientific journals, on PBS’s NOVA… Read more

Featured Artist: Pixie Yates ~ Artwork on Display in March

Pixie Yates is a designer, illustrator, and educator. Inspired by urban life, everyday objects, and the natural world reaching back to childhood summers in Cape May Point, N.J. Pixie is known for her dreamy, effervescent, color-drenched style. Pixie’s eponymous late 90’s fashion label, featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, and more was carried in upscale boutiques around the world. Today, Pixie’s original watercolor and acrylic work features color-drenched flowers, seagrass,… Read more

The Road Not Taken, an Artistic Interpretations of the Poetry of Robert Frost

The Road Not Taken, a fine art exhibit inspired by the poetry of Robert Frost, comes to the Kimball Library in Atkinson during January and February. The presentation, designed by three Derry artists, Ingeborg V. Seaboyer, Judy Krassowski and Corinne Dodge, features approximately 30 works that reflect a variety of personal interpretations of the most famous as well as some of the “less traveled” works of one of America’s most… Read more