Library's Artist Of The Month Is A Retired Southington Art Teacher

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A visit to the Southington Public Library is more than just trip to get books.

It presents opportunities to indulge in other peoples' artistic endeavors.

All month long, the library is exhibiting the work of its December "Artist of the Month," Tom Horanzy, who was once an art teacher in the Southington school system.

The exhibit opened Dec. 1 and it will stay up at the library, located at 255 Main St., through Dec. 31.

"The Southington Public Library is proud to announce December's Artist of the Month, Tom Horanzy," wrote the library on its website.

"Tom worked as an art teacher in the Southington school system and his career spanned 37 years. His exhibit will show his talent in a variety of mediums."

Horanzy described his work, much of which is on display.

"I describe my art as an everyday journey, a visual diary of simple pleasures. As an art teacher for over 37 years, my teaching objective was to instill upon my students that art does not have right or wrong answers," Horanzy told the library. "I encouraged them to pursue all avenues of their own creativity — think outside the box."

He said the works on display cover a variety of his interests, including family, sports, travel and everyday moments.

A look at his online portfolio shows the gamut of topics in his paintings and drawings: from baseball to basketball to football to scenics, portraits and still life.

Inquiries about his art can be made through his website at tomhoranzy.myportfolio.com.

For more information about the exhibit, click on this link, then click on 'calendar.'

For more information on the Southington Public Library, click on this link.