Artist Receptions

The Library’s Mary Flood Room not only serves as the main venue for Town meetings and community groups, but also as the home of art shows by talented local artists. Recent shows include works by members of Brownstone Arts (a local artists’ group), railroad photographer and PHS teacher Stu Noelte and local watercolorist Richard Raicik.

FPL sponsors an Artist Reception for each art show. Beverages and homemade baked goods are served.

Scheduled Art Exhibits for 2026

November - December: Invisible No More: Wagunk Artists - An exhibition of Wangunk Elder Gary Red Oak O'Neil's ceramics alongside a display of other contemporary Wangunk works curated by Red Oak. Learn about the original caretakers of Portland as you trace connections between family, land, memory, and cultural preservation.

Reception: Saturday, November 14, 1:00-3:00

Please check the Rivereast News Bulletin for information regarding featured artists and reception dates and times. 

Area artists interested in exhibiting their artwork in the Mary Flood Room should contact the library administrative team at ppladmin@portlandct.org.