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September 19 – October 23
Main Library, Curt Bessette Art Gallery

Originally from Arizona, artist Nan Burrows has been painting for more than 50 years. A largely self-taught artist, she developed her skills through early instruction from the New York Art Institute and guidance from her father. 

Nan’s work reflects inspiration drawn from years of traveling across the country and the landscapes of the American Southwest. Her artwork can be found in collections across the United States and Australia, and she enjoys exploring creative challenges through a variety of painting surfaces and projects.

An artistic representation of a brown horse standing beside a black horse-drawn carriage on a road, with a white house and barn visible in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A scenic coastal landscape featuring rocky cliffs, waves crashing against the shore, and a sailing boat in the distance. A seabird sits on a rock, with lush greenery contrasting against the blue ocean.

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.