The month of April is known as a blossoming time for growth, creation, and rebirth. Artists in this exhibition have chosen work representing a narrative or story from their own lives; a piece that the artist considers to be their favorite artwork, and finally a piece of the artist’s personal choosing.

Join local artist, Steve Knox for a drop in, open-studio style still life workshop. ‘Still life’–where items from everyday life are arranged and used as the subject matter for a painting, drawing etc. – is one of the oldest types of subjects depicted in art throughout the centuries. In these sessions, Steve will be on hand to answer questions, offer suggestions, and to work right alongside participants as they work on their own depictions of our collection of still life items.

‘Sketchbook Sessions’ are monthly events for open worktime for artists to drop in and work in their sketchbooks. This is a great time to plan out a project, do some simple doodling, and talk art ideas with others. Sketchbook Sessions will be facilitated by Artist Desirée Brothe, who will be on hand with a daily sketchbook prompt!

This workshop will cover a variety of methods and techniques for using acrylic paint to achieve a wide variety of results. Acrylic is an incredibly diverse paint, especially when paired with special mediums that can improve texture, slow dry time, or be thickened for 3D effects. Participants should prepare a small 5x5 sketch or doodle to use as a reference for a finished product