Artists Sought For Second Little Compton History Book

The Little Compton Historical Society is inviting Sakonnet area artists to participate in the second half of their project, History of Little Compton, by Janet Lisle. It is tentatively titled The History of Little Compton: A Home by the Sea, 1820-1954 and it is being modeled after their successful 2010 publication First Light: Sakonnet.

In a letter from Dora Atwater Millikin, vice president of the exhibit committee, they are asking local artists to interpret a moment in Little Compton's history in a medium of their choice. The 2010 project brought over 40 local artists, who interepreted a part of town history and shared it.

A wide variety of media is welcome, including but not limited to paintings, fine handicrafts and sculpture.

All work will be displayed, space permitting, at their 2012 special exhibition from July 6 to Oct. 8, 2012, which will open with a preview party and a Family Day celebration. Attendance is expected to reach 1,500 people, and each work will be on sale throughout the exhibition with 50 percent of the purchase price going to the artist and 50 percent going toward the historical society.

In early May, a jury will select a variety of submitted works to be professionally digitized and used as illustrations in Lisle's book, according to Millkin's letter.

Those interested should choose a historic moment from Little Compton from 1820 to 1954 as based in Lisle's book. Topics are on a first come, first serve basis and should be confirmed.

For more information on how to register, call or write Historical Society President Marjory O'Toole at 401-635-4035 (or 2625) or at lchistory@littlecompton.org. Millkin can be reached at 508-636-2280 or at wyndfieldfarm@mac.com.