Westport Book Sale

The Westport Book Shop’s September art exhibit celebrates the work of former longtime Westport resident and acclaimed American artist George Hand Wright (1872—1951). Throughout September, the Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place will feature a selection of Wright’s artwork, on loan from local Wright expert and collector Ed Gerber. Exhibit Sponsor Ed Gerber poses in front of the exhibit, with a copy of a biography of Wright: "George Hand Wright: An Artist's Life Examined" George Hand Wright...

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Gregg Ziebell as guest exhibitor for the month of August at the Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place. The exhibition showcases a collection of Gregg’s original oil paintings, including still lifes, landscapes, and seascapes. Gregg describes his work as Contemporary Impressionism. “Life is my inspiration. I begin with what I see in the world around me, then weave my emotions into each work. This creates an impressionistic style...

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...