February Art Exhibit

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Just Desserts Art Guild

Portrait art

January 31 through February 28

Guild member Christine Patsos shares this background information on the Just Desserts Art Guild:

This group began in George Benedict’s home studio on Onondaga Hill and is now nearly three decades old. When George passed away in 2010 a number of us decided to keep the group going.

Though originally we had met once a week, those of us who were able to host decided that once a month was all we could manage. The pandemic shut us down for a couple of years, but we have been back at it for slightly over a year.

Artists learn from each other when they work side-by-side. After we draw for three hours, we have tea and dessert which is how we became the Just Desserts Art Guild, a tradition started by our founder, George and his wife Ruth Ann.


Holiday Photo Shoot

Saturday, November 6
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required

We’re excited to offer our patrons an opportunity to have a keepsake photo taken by Maxwell’s own Michelle C.—a photojournalist by training—just in time for the holidays!

We have 12 sessions available for small groups of 1 to 8 people (sorry, no pets 🙁). Each session is listed as a separate event on our calendar for November 6. We’re allowing 15 minutes for each session since Michelle will need 5 minutes to get ready for the next group.

Michelle will take several shots for each group and will email you the best images (up to 3 shots). You’ll be able to use the photos however you like including printing, sharing, and holiday greetings and gifts. The photographer and Maxwell Library will not retain any usage or ownership rights to the photos. They belong to you.

The photo shoot and the finished photos are free, but registration is required as space is limited, so register for your slot as soon as possible. Only one time slot per group is allowed. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes ahead of time, ready for your session.

Note that facial masks are required in the library for everyone over the age of 2—regardless of vaccination status—except for during the actual photo shoot.

Holiday Photo Shoot appointment times

All appointments have been filled

  • 10:20 AM
  • 10:40 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 11:20 AM
  • 11:40 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • 12:40 PM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 1:20 PM
  • 1:40 PM
  • 2:00 PM
  • 2:20 PM