Exhibit to help rebuild after June house fire

The Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison will host, through Nov. 1, an exhibit of paintings by Mary Flaherty, in part to help rebuild after a fire at her home on June 16. The opening reception is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.

Detail from a landscape by Mary Flaherty
Detail from a landscape by Mary Flaherty

“Art has always been my passion,” Flaherty said. “After retiring from an extensive career as a healthcare professional, I decided to take my passion for painting one step further.” Flaherty’s work has previously been displayed at the Barrett Art Center, Putnam Arts Council and Garrison Art Center.

For more information, call 845-424-3020 or visit desmondfishlibrary.org.

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