Artist Reception for ‘American Journeys’ and the Reveal of ‘Piece by Piece’ with The Artists Collective of Westport
Join us for a reception for The Artists Collective of Westport’s summer exhibit at The Westport Library, American Journeys, in the Sheffer and South Galleries, and as the Collective reveals its Piece by Piece installation in the Jesup Gallery.
About American Journeys
The theme of American Journeys was inspired by this year’s national celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The title implies that there is no one singular American Journey, but rather a collection of many diverse journeys we have all experienced that make up the rich fabric of American life. Over 60 local artists contributed their works.
About Piece by Piece
Piece by Piece is a 6-foot high by 8-foot wide installation based upon an original work of art broken up into a grid of 48 square sections, with each panel having been created by a different member of the Artists Collective of Westport. Without knowing the identity of the featured artwork, each artist was given a printout of one of the 12” x 12” sections from the mural, and a blank panel onwhich to create their interpretation of it in any medium. The end result of this project is an entertaining exercise in community, creativity, and collaboration.
Each 12-inch by 12-inch “piece” of Piece by Piece will be available for purchase starting the night of the reception. Each square will be $100, with 50% of the proceeds supporting the Library’s art programs and 50% going to the artist. The additional artworks on display in the Sheffer and South Galleries will also be available for purchase, with a percentage of the proceeds also going to benefit the Library’s art programming. Additional exhibit support is provided by The Drew Friedman Community Arts Center.
About the Artists Collective
The Artists Collective of Westport is a nonprofit organization composed of 150 local artists who have joined forces to discuss, create, and develop dynamic experiences for the Fairfield County community. The collective is open to all active artists in pursuit of expanding their careers and in developing a strong, diverse arts community. *** For more about the Library art exhibits, visit the Art at the Library page. 
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