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January 11 – February 14
Main Library, Curt Bessette Art Gallery

Boone County Visual Arts Association (BCVAA) brings together local artists and art supporters from across Northern Kentucky, representing a wide range of styles and media. The group embodies the creativity and mastery its members strive for in their artistic expression. Members work in photography, fiber arts, mixed media, oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel.

BCVAA’s mission is to promote appreciation of the visual arts throughout the community.


An interior view of the Curt Bessette Art Gallery showing artwork displayed on the walls, including framed pictures of various landscapes and scenes. There is a wooden bench in the center of the room and wooden flooring below.

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.

An artistic illustration depicting imaginative extraterrestrial beings and environments, highlighting the exploration of life on other worlds.