Noted Photographer Subject Of Avon Library's October Art Exhibit

Press release from the Avon Free Public Library:

Patricia Valsecchi

October 18, 2023

AVON, CT — The Avon Free Public Library's October art exhibit celebrates the work of noted photographer Arthur Backstrom.

It is available for public viewing during regular library hours.

It is located at 281 Country Club Road, Avon.

For more information on the exhibit, library and hours of operation, click on this link.

October Art Exhibit: Arthur Backstrom

Our October exhibit features the photography of Arthur Backstrom. Art is a photographer who was born and raised on Staten Island, the busiest port in the world. He is an ex-merchant seaman and the son of a merchant seaman. As an artist, he naturally gravitates towards ships and the sea. He has been a devoted photographer for the last 21 years, specializing in fine photos from film captured with manual cameras. His work has been featured at ArtSpace Hartford, Open Studio Hartford, 100 Pearl Street Gallery, and the Staten Island Museum Fence Show.

This exhibit will be on display October 3rd – October 31st.

An artist’s reception open to the public will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served – all are invited to stop in!

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