Hunt Library hosts 13th ‘12X12’ exhibition and fundraising sale

Hunt Library hosts 13th ‘12X12’ exhibition and fundraising sale

Marsha Altemus’ “Gray Sky” was one of the works for sale at the jam-packed “12 x 12” art show Dec. 7.

Patrick L. Sullivan

FALLS VILLAGE — The David M. Hunt Library was absolutely packed Saturday evening, Dec. 7, for the annual “12X12” art event.

There were 78 works from 53 artists, all 12 inches by 12 inches in size, and all going for $150.

Vance Cannon played guitar by the front desk, but was difficult to hear in the hubbub.

Purchasers could take their works home, and the remainder will be on display (and for sale) through Jan. 10.

The show is a major fundraiser for the library. It was the 13th year of the event.

Artists represented included: Marsha Altemus, Katie Atkinson, Lori Barker, Pamela Berkeley, Janet Andre Block, Rebecca Bloomfield, Virginia Bradley, Elizabeth Buttler, Mary Anne Carley, Erika Crofut, Robert Cronin, Cathrine de Neergaard, Sergei Fedorjaczenko, Zoe Fedorjaczenko, Ingrid Freidenbergs, Emily Fuller, Jill Gibbons, Susan Hennelly, John Hodgson, Shaari Horowitz, Vincent Inconiglios, Joey Jablonski, Sallie Ketcham, Jonathan Kopita, Rika Laser, Joan Macfarlane, Louise March, Roger McKee, Meg Musgrove, Ken Musselman, Heather Neilson, Jean Parks, Babs Perkins, Mary Perotti, Sam Posey, Bernie Re, Diane Schapira, Joel Schapira, Christine Stafford, Kate Stiassni, Tilly Strauss, Casey Swift, Carol Timolat, Justine Valla, Victor Valla, Hilary VanWright, Bluebell Ward, Terry Wise, and Judith Wyer.

Patrick L. Sullivan

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