September 19 – October 22
Main Library, Curt Bessette Art Gallery
Audrea Montgomery uses bold colors and brushstrokes in her abstract artworks. By means of multiple media, mostly acrylic paint on canvas, Audrea tells a story with striking images. She has expanded her focus from portraits to original modern abstracts.
Audrea started her art journey in high school, mostly working in pencils and chalk pastels. She won many awards at annual art shows. After years of her creativity lying dormant, with inspiration from her mother’s love of painting, she picked up her paintbrush again. Audrea’s artwork is also displayed at Purple Paisley in Covington, Kentucky.
About the Gallery
The Curt Bessette Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Main Library. It features work by regional and national artists as well as special, themed exhibits. The gallery gives local artists a chance to display their work for sale.
The namesake of the gallery, Curt Bessette, was a quiet child who spent many hours drawing and creating art of the people and scenes around him. As time passed, his interest in art and talent for various artistic styles only grew until he became known by his peers as the Artist. Mr. Bessette also served on the Boone County Public Library Board of Trustees from July 2016 to February 2017.
Please visit bcpl.org/bessette-gallery for more information about the space and how to display your work.
