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The Bailey Library in downtown Winthrop will host a special evening with mural artists Chris Cart and Jen Greta Cart on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM.This presentation will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the library’s new large-scale children’s and adult murals, which reflect Winthrop’s history and community. Through a slideshow, the artists will share their creative process, including preliminary panels, current progress, and the historical research and concepts informing the work ahead of the installation.
Attendees will gain insight into how local landmarks, cultural traditions, and literary influences are incorporated into these community-centered pieces.
Chris Cart is a Maine-based painter and muralist. He has completed numerous public commissions across the state, including large-scale murals in Hallowell, Bath, Augusta, and Brunswick. A Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society, Cart has also illustrated more than 30 books and exhibited widely in Maine and beyond.
Jen Greta Cart is a painter and muralist who has led and collaborated on major public mural projects in Maine, including the large-scale “Many Stitches Hold up the Sky” mural in Brunswick. Working closely with Chris Cart, she plays a central role in developing the visual concepts and overall composition of their collaborative projects.
This free event is open to the public. For more information, visit baileylibrary.org or call 207-377-8673.
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39 Bowdoin St, Winthrop, ME, United States, Maine 04364
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