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Simsbury Library To Host Farmington Artists For Special Exhibit Discussion

The oil painter and photographer will share insights into their 'Awe: Heart & Horizon' exhibit on display through the end of February.

Two Farmington artists will appear at the Simsbury Public Library this weekend for a special forum on their ongoing exhibit at the library.
Two Farmington artists will appear at the Simsbury Public Library this weekend for a special forum on their ongoing exhibit at the library. (Simsbury Public Library)

SIMSBURY/FARMINGTON, CT — The Simsbury Public Library will host Farmington artists Kate Emery and Steve Silk for a discussion about their exhibit,"Awe: Heart & Horizon."

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the library's program room, located at 725 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. The event is open to the public.

Emery, an oil painter, and Silk, a photographer, will share the artistic process and inspiration behind their joint exhibition.

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The "Awe: Heart & Horizon" exhibit is currently on display at the Simsbury Public Library and will remain accessible to the public through the end of February.

The upcoming discussion provides an opportunity for community members to engage directly with the artists.

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Attendees can learn more about the individual pieces and the overall themes present in the collection.

The artists, both residents of Farmington, have collaborated on this exhibit to present their distinct perspectives.

Emery focuses on oil painting, while Silk specializes in photography.

Their combined works explore the concepts of awe, heart, and horizon, as reflected in the exhibit's title.

For those interested in viewing examples of their work or obtaining additional information about the exhibit, details are available on the Gallery for Good website at www.galleryforgood.org/awe.

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