Opening Reception – Independent Bookstores and the Art of Reading: Paintings & Drawings by Lynn Niehaus

Created over the past ten years, Cincinnati artist Lynn Niehaus’s series of narrative paintings celebrate independent bookstores, near and far, and their unique neighborhood locations. Each bookstore painting has a similar framework inspired by its history, the story it holds, and its important role in the community.

The art of reading is changing and although newly developed technology and the high speed of information paints a compelling picture, it is the story of the bookstore and its importance in every neighborhood that she continues to paint.

This exhibition features drawings and paintings that explore the unique character of a series of independent bookstores, along with written narratives that highlight the stories of each location.

Join us for the Opening Reception on National Independent Bookstore Day! Saturday, April 26 from 6-8pm.

An informal Artist Talk will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 1pm.

Additional events to highlight local authors are being planned! Dates and details to be announced soon!

All events are FREE, open to the public, and light refreshments served.

Image: New Dominion Bookshop (Charlottesville, Virginia), Acrylic on Canvas