The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Tammy Winser as guest exhibitor for the month of July at the Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place. Tammy is exhibiting a collection of her "So they say" paintings. The idea comes first in Tammy’s works. She may be struck by a certain phrase or enamored of an existing photo. The absurdity of any given moment compels her to create artworks that are both thought-provoking and hopefully bring joy to anyone who sees them.

Small Gifts, Big Shifts: How You’re Helping Us Write Our Next Chapter

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist John Bygott as guest exhibitor for the month of June at the Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place. John is exhibiting a selection of his oil paintings of seascapes. “In my work I strive to share with the viewer a snapshot of my inspiration. I have always been fascinated by the horizon, the relationship between the vast expanse of sky above and the great earth we inhabit below,” John said. “I find peace and tranquilit

Westport, CT - The Westport Book Shop invites the community to the 2nd Annual Stories in Bloom Local Author Showcase on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Jesup Green in Westport, directly across from the bookshop. This free outdoor celebration brings together a wonderful lineup of more than three dozen local authors with books for readers of all ages — from toddlers to adults — ready to meet guests and sign books. The showcase features genres including Fiction, Ch

We are still floating on air after an incredible four days! Our community came out in a massive way... Photo by J.C. Martin for WestportLocalPress.com We are still floating on air after an unforgettable four days at The Westport Library! Thanks to the incredible turnout from our neighbors, this year's Big Spring Book Sale was an overwhelming success. We are deeply grateful to Westport Local Press for capturing the weekend's energy so beautifully in their recent feature story.

An Invitation to Volunteer with the Westport Book Shop Helped Shift My Mindset (and My Health). I set out to help the nonprofit’s mission—and ended up helping myself.

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Harrison Gill as guest exhibitor for the month of May at the Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place. Harrison is exhibiting a selection of watercolor paintings depicting the Long Island Sound and the Saugatuck River. Harrison has been drawing and sketching since childhood. An architect by profession — he established his own architectural firm in partnership with his wife while still in his twenties, and has designed awa

Why Our Mother’s Day Card is More Than Just a Gift The Beauty of Meaningful Work Every day at the Westport Book Shop , we are grateful to provide meaningful employment for adults with disabilities . We believe that everyone deserves the chance to do a job they love, at a place where their talents are recognized and their contributions are valued. Our 2026 Limited Edition Mother’s Day card fundraiser is in full swing, and it is the perfect reflection of our mission in action!

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Karen Schlansky as guest exhibitor for the month of April at the Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place. Karen is exhibiting a selection of paintings from her recent “Books” series. Karen is an abstract painter working in acrylic, oil, pastel, and mixed media. She describes her process as intuitive and driven by mark-making, layering, and a willingness to stay open to where the painting wants to go. She says she doesn'

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Dhilan Patel as guest exhibitor for the month of March at the Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place. Dhilan is exhibiting archival prints of an assortment of his paintings and drawings. Dhilan Patel is currently a senior at Westport’s Staples High School. He began painting when he was in first grade, and says it is one of his favorite hobbies. Not only does Dhilan enjoy creating art, he also believes that his creative

The Westport Book Shop’s 5th Anniversary celebration continues, with a special presentation and book signing by Lauren Tarshis , best-selling author of the hugely popular I Survived children’s book series, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at The Westport Library . The I Survived series is an historical fiction collection for young readers that brings some of the world’s most extraordinary events to life through the eyes of resilient young characters who face unimag

Westport, CT, January 03, 2026 — The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local photographer Lesley Vincent as guest exhibitor for the month of January at the Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place. Lesley is exhibiting a series of photographs of New England seaside towns, including Westport, Southport, Black Rock, Provincetown, and Martha’s Vineyard. Lesley Vincent is a senior leader in the artificial intelligence technology industry. He holds a Master of Business Administ

Agata Tria, with the CLUB203 art exhibit December 1, 2025 --- The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome the talented community of adult artists from CLUB203 as guest exhibitors for the month of December at the Drew Friedman Art Place inside the Westport Book Shop. This special exhibition is presented in partnership with MoCA Gives Back, a community initiative of The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA\CT) dedicated to providing arts access and meaningful creative opportuniti

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Darcy Hicks as guest exhibitor for the month of November at the Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place. Darcy is exhibiting a collection of tree paintings. Darcy specializes in metal leaf and oil paint. She is drawn to anything that reflects aggressive light, using gold, silver, and copper leaf to capture the radiance she wants us all to notice in the natural world. “I am interested in how art can begin a relationship w

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local teen photographer Myla Saperstein as guest exhibitor for the month of October at the...

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local photographer MaryEllen Hendricks as guest exhibitor for the month of September at the...

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local photographer Rachel Hall as guest exhibitor for the month of August at the Book Shop’s...

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local photographer and artist Marina Drasnin as the guest exhibitor for the month of July at...

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Erin Nazzaro as guest exhibitor for the month of June at the Book Shop’s Drew...

May 2, 2025 — The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Mary Scott Himes as guest exhibitor for the month of May at the...