Wells Public Library

May Art Show: Wyatt Barr
Large Scale Realistic Portraits

Please join us for a free reception on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 11 AM to noon. Refreshments will be provided, and the artist will answer questions. We hope to see you there! The art will remain on display for the month of May.

"Wyatt Barr has lived in Portland, Maine for the past seven years, during which time he studied at Maine College of Art, majoring in illustration. Since graduating in 2012, Wyatt has worked as an editorial illustrator and commissioned portrait artist, shown work in a 3-month solo show at Local 188 in Portland, and founded an art and design publication, Acinonyx Magazine, which currently has nearly 500 contributors and participants from 26 countries."

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Artists in the community are encouraged to apply to exhibit their art in the gallery. Please contact the library for more information. 646-8181

Library Hours: Mon. 10-6, Tues. 1-8, Wed. 10-8, Thurs. 1-6, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-1

Ethel M. Weymouth Art Gallery

The Ethel M. Weymouth Art Gallery was established in January 2003 by the Friends of the Wells Public Library and Stephen Bahre. Mr. Bahre was Library Director from 2000 to 2003 when he passed away. The Gallery, located near the front of the library, provides exhibit space to local artists. Opening receptions are held for each show usually on the first Saturday of the month from 11:00- 12:30.

The Gallery is open year round during Library hours.

Click here to learn more about exhibiting in the Ethel M. Weymouth Gallery.

The "Tree of Life" stained glass window

located in the middle of the Gallery, was designed by artist

Susan Pratt-Smith and the library staff in memory of Stephen Bahre.