Art Exhibit Wall on the Library’s Second Floor
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library showcases the work of local artists on our Art Exhibit Wall on the second floor of the library. Our rotating exhibits feature a variety of styles and mediums, changing every few months to highlight the creativity within our community.
Interested in Exhibiting?
If you’re interested in displaying your artwork, please review our Art Exhibit Policy and Process for details. For more information, please contact Leah Kulikowski, Library Director, at leah@hkflibrary.org or fill out this interest form.
Purchasing Artwork
If you’d like to purchase a piece from the current exhibit, please contact the artist directly. All artwork remains on display until the end of the exhibition period.
Featured Artist: Tiffaney Dattilo
On display: March & April 2025
Tiffaney Dattilo is a professional artist, working primarily in acrylic and gouache. She also runs a successful art instruction business, teaching students as young as 3 years of age to 103. The paintings featured here are part of a forthcoming collection entitled “A Sense of Place”, which focuses on the importance of our connection to and relationship with our homes and communities and geography. Mrs. Dattilo lives in Wallingford, PA with her husband and children.
Previous Artists
Our library has been honored to feature a variety of talented local artists. Recent exhibits are highlighted below.
Dorothy Wilson Lee
Exhibit Dates: December 2024-January 2025
Dotty is a retired Special Education teacher who pursued a lifelong passion for art after 30 years in education. At 62, she enrolled in Moore College of Art’s Interior Design program and now designs homes with her husband. During the 2020 pandemic lockdown, she discovered alcohol ink painting, a fluid art technique using dye-based inks and isopropyl alcohol. This rekindled her childhood love of color, reminiscent of her first Crayola box. Her work has gained recognition in juried shows, solo exhibitions, and is available at galleries and commissioned spaces, including Strath Haven Condominiums.
Matt Sutter
Exhibit Dates: October-November 2024
Matt Sutter is an artist, illustrator, and designer. His collection of stunning landscapes was on display at the library in 2024.
🔗 Instagram: @mattsutter
🛍️ Etsy: MSutterArt
Steve Peura
Exhibit Dates: July-September 2024
Steve M. Peura is a Wallingford, PA artist and painter working primarily with acrylics. His eclectic style ranges from abstract compositions to realistic scenes, still life, and vibrant whimsical art.
In July, a collection of Steve’s still life originals was featured, followed by a food and kitchen art collection on display in August and September.
🔗 Website: stevempeuraart.com
📷 Instagram: @stevempeura
Michele Claybrook-Lucas
Exhibit Dates: June 2024
Michele Claybrook-Lucas is a mixed media artist who has exhibited her work in Philadelphia and Delaware County. She enjoys helping others find their inner artist.
