I felt oh so cultured Thursday night when Steven and I drove to an artists’ reception at Remington Gallery in Ilion Free Public Library. We had never been to the library in Ilion, so that was a welcome expansion of our literary horizons.
The exhibit is of Recent Works, pastel and stained glass by Marjorie Balder and Joan Balder Cook. I enjoyed the art work very much. We did not meet either artist, but I read the brief biographies that were on display. The stained glass lamps were lovely; Meyda Tiffany has got nothing on Marjorie Balder Cook. We spent some time admiring the pastels as well. I especially liked some small ones, maybe 2″ by 2″. We also partook of the very elegant refreshments that were offered.
After we’d enjoyed the art, we spent some time looking at the books, always my favorite things. I found a regency romance by one of my favorite authors. Yes, I know, very shallow and girly of me. Well, what’s wrong with that?
The exhibit will be on display through July and may be viewed during regular library hours, as long as the room is not in use. Remington Gallery is a graciously furnished room that is available for meetings. The room is also available for other exhibits of area artists. Stop by or call the library, 315-894-5028.
Of course it’s old news that libraries offer more than books. I personally am more interested in the books than anything else. However, I have been known to check out DVDs and videos, or get on a computer (before I got my own). In Massena, many years ago, our theatre group took advantage of the library’s meeting room. This was the first artist reception I’ve attended at a library, and I enjoyed it very much. When we used to live up north we went to the occasional art opening at St. Lawrence University. That too made me feel oh so cultured. But then I had to go elsewhere for my romance novels. Let’s hear it for art exhibits at libraries!
For more information about Ilion Free Public Library visit midyork.org.
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