North Shore Memories -- A Solo Art Show by Karen Bettencourt

is pleased to present “North Shore Memories,” a solo exhibition of new collage work by Karen Bettencourt.

Karen Bettencourt’s early art included watercolors, tapestry weaving and contemporary quilts. Currently, she is working on mixed media, digital collage, encaustic and art quilts.

“I have always been truly fond of that which is old, weathered, rusted or distressed. I search endlessly for old handwritten letters, paper, tickets, photographs, hotel bills, rusted metal, and aged or distressed wood. Some of these treasures I scan to help me create my digital collage work. Then, everything gets sorted into boxes for use in my material collage and assemblage” – excerpt from Karen’s artist statement.

Karen brings a dynamic view through her engaging collages that will change the way you look at your community!

The show will be up from August 23 to September 15, 2012. Please join us Friday, August 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for the exhibit opening and to meet the artist.

ArcWorks Community Art Center serves to encourage members of our community of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to access and participate in the arts, to gain creative confidence and to challenge barriers through integration and innovation. We house an art gallery, gift shop and classroom space where we offer opportunities for all local artists and residents.

• 22 Foster Street, Peabody, MA 01960
• 978-531-7146
• Contact: Merritt Kirkpatrick
• 978-531-7146, mkirkpatrick@ne-arc.org