On Display

On Display

We have some wonderful artists here in Bridgton!

Ruth Boisvert has created Literary Feltations, currently on display at Gallery 302, and has loaned one special set to display at Bridgton Public Library as well. 

”I’ve always loved reading. I still have many of my childhood books and vivid memories of many of the  various characters. I was thrilled that my two sons loved books and storytime as much as I did. I am happy that I was able to bring some of my favorites to life.

These creations are sculptures and are not suitable as a child’s toy. Some are gently posable.

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. When you felt wool, you are agitating the fibers so that they bond together creating a solid, dense fabric.

My process involves building a wire armature and then building the structure and mass. These sculptures take 8 to 16 (or more) hours to complete depending on complexity, textures, etc.

I will be donating 5% of my sales from this show to the Bridgton Public Library.”

For more information on the full display or gallery hours, please contact Gallery 302 (207-647-2787)

Celebrate National Reading Month

Celebrate National Reading Month

March is Celebrate National Reading Month with Read Across America, a project of the National Education Association. They have put together book lists around themes to celebrate every month and encourage young readers to explore new ideas and themes. Find lists celebrating National Reading Month, Women’s History Month, and Pi Day (March 14th)

For March the theme is Cultivate Compassion. Remember, reading diverse books helps students walk in someone’s shoes and think about how other people may feel. Talk about what they read and how to put their compassion into action.

Recommended titles include:

  • Elementary- Tiara’s Hat Parade by Kelly Starling Lyons
  • Middle Grade- Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya
  • Young Adult- They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott

And get ready for April’s book list when Read Across America explores books that Inspire Stewardship.