The Ledyard Gallery is the Howe Library’s space for exhibiting work by artists of the Upper Valley. In addition to exhibits by individual artists, we host annual group exhibits such as the Elden Murray contest, the Hanover High Art Show, and the 55+ Art Show.
To inquire about showing your work in the Ledyard Gallery, email Sam Milnes at sam.milnes@thehowe.org.
Current Exhibit
Florabundance
by Carolyn Begley
on display through
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Artist Statement
Carolyn is interested in capturing the ephemeral nature and seasonality within the confines of the hyperlocal environment of the Upper Valley although, it is mostly the three-mile radius around of her home which she draws from the most. Born in Melbourne, Australia and moving to the U.S. in 1999, her art practice is an imperative that enables her to establish a sense of belonging to a place. She is an enthusiastic gardener and flower grower. She keenly observes the sensory abundance of the natural world on her daily walks, through her daily sketchbook practice and photo references. Back in her tiny studio she uses these materials to create work that strive to feel truly her own.
Carolyn works from her studio in Tunbridge, Vermont. She holds a BFA with distinction from RMIT Melbourne, Australia and an M.Ed (Waldorf Ed) from Antioch University, Keene, NH.
Florabundance is a collection of drawings and paintings of flowers and objects from her surroundings.
Up Next: 55+ Art Show
