SPRINGFIELD — The Donald B. Palmer Museum of the Springfield Free Public Library will present a solo show by artist Rosalia Tignini Verdun from Oct. 8 through Nov. 14. Highlighting her versatility as an artist, the exhibit will feature examples of her work in the portrait, still life, landscape, abstract and plen air genres. Inspired by the works of both the Old Masters and contemporary artists, Verdun’s paintings reflect the artist’s realistic style as well as her Italian roots. Verdun’s favorite media include oils, pastels, acrylics, ink and charcoal.
Verdun is co-founder of the art groups “Visions” and “Open Studio Painters” and teaches art classes as well as providing individual lessons. She has completed numerous classes and workshops at such venues as the Livingston Arts Association, Montclair Art Museum School, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey and has exhibited in both group and solo shows extensively throughout New Jersey and has won numerous awards for her art work over the past ten years.
The Springfield library is located at 66 Mountain Ave. Hours of the exhibit are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in August, and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 pm in September/October. For more information call 973-376-4930.