Westport Book Shop Welcomes Local Artist Tammy Winser for July Art Exhibit

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.  Her “So they say” paintings are about her love of animals but with a twist: they have human traits or expressions to convey the craziness of life.  These works are acrylic and collage on different bases.

Because there are so many aspects of life to explore, Tammy works in a variety of mediums.  She uses assemblage for mini scenes of tiny people and animals, she uses photography to explore time, and her paintings to bring animals to life.  The one word that seems to come to mind when viewing her art is “whimsical”.

Tammy began her career in fashion (Parsons grad, print designer for Marc Jacobs), was a kid photographer, and has since created public artworks in USA, Berlin, and Australia. She currently works on private commissions and exhibits in local galleries.  She is one of the founders of the Artists Collective of Westport.

To see more of Tammy's artwork, visit her website at www.tammywinser.com

The Westport Book Shop will hold a reception for Tammy and this exhibit on Thursday evening, July 16, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Space is limited; please RSVP to the Book Shop by phoning 203-349-5141 or sending an email to RSVP@westportbooksaleventures.org

Tammy Winser’s artwork will be on exhibit at the Westport Book Shop through July 31, 2026. All artwork on display is available for purchase.

The art exhibit is open to the public during the Book Shop’s regular business hours: Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from Noon to 5 p.m.

Westport Book Shop, a nonprofit independent used book store, is downtown Westport’s only source for gently used and antiquarian books, vintage vinyl records, CDs and DVDs.  It is located at 23 Jesup Road, right across Jesup Green from The Westport Library.

The Book Shop’s “Drew Friedman Art Place” is a dedicated gallery space within the store that features the work of community artists, on a rotating basis; exhibits change monthly.  The exhibits are curated by Miggs Burroughs, a Trustee of the Drew Friedman Community Arts Center, and a founding member of The Artists Collective of Westport.