

January 2026 - Larry Reynolds
Larry writes: Creating assemblage and collage is a natural progression in a life-long attraction to “neat” old things. Appreciating the style of previous generations that might otherwise be lost to history, Larry rescues ephemera from dark attics and recycle bins and incorporates original material into his artwork. With a sense of humor (wry or quirky, depending on who you ask), he combines images which play well together. He hopes the viewer finds the same smile looking at


December 2025 - Matt Restivo
Matt writes: Hi, I’m Matt, a self-taught photographer out of New Hampshire with a deep love for the outdoors, a camera always within reach, and a soft spot for dad jokes (my kids insist it’s a problem, but I consider it a gift). My journey into photography started at the prestigious halls of YouTube University, majoring in “trial and error” with a minor in “why didn’t that work?” Over time, I’ve continued to learn, experiment, and find inspiration in the work of other photogr


November 2025 - Carole Holcroft
Carole writes: Having retired from the business world and my small business coaching practice, I am blessed to be able to continue to explore my creative side. Born in Cheshire in the United Kingdom, and educated at North Cheshire College, I have been a resident of Merrimac Massachusetts for 30+ years. My tribute to Manchester located in the tab above, will give you a small insight into my personal story and background, whilst paying my own tribute to the people killed and hu


October 2025 - Marcey Buchakjian
Marcey writes: Over the last decades, I have explored diverse artmaking concepts and techniques - from bronze casting and ceramic sculpture, traditional oil painting portraits and landscapes. On occasion, I have experimented working in installation, using such oddities as: pet fur, human hair, and roughly a thousand crocheted doilies created by my Grandma. Most recently, I have been learning how to “throw pots” and hand build with low-fire clay at both MudCity Clay and Clay


September 2025 - Jackie Hanson
Jackie Hanson spent her childhood in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, raised in a family where art and creativity were always...


August 2025 - Steffanie Antonio
Steffanie Antonio is a self-taught abstract landscape painter whose work explores the intersection between memory, emotion, and the...


July 2025 - Greater Rochester Camera Club
Founded in 2017, the Greater Rochester Camera Club brings together photography enthusiasts of all skill levels, providing a welcoming...


June 2025 - Karen Busch Holman
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present the work of artist and children's book illustrator Karen Busch Holman during the month...


May 2025 - Elizabeth Leone Holmes
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to have the artwork of Elizabeth Leone Holmes during the month of May. Elizabeth writes:...


April 2025 - Spaulding High School Art Students
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present the artwork of Spaulding High School students during the month of April.
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