By Carol Britton Meyer

The exhibition of local art that has graced the walls of the first floor of Hull’s municipal building for more than 15 years is an opportunity for members of Hull Artists to share their work with the community while also beautifying the surroundings for those doing business in town hall.

Hull Artists member Randy Veraguas, who is now coordinating the exhibit, is following in the footsteps of artist Sheila Connor, who curated the display for many years.

“I’m excited about this new volunteer position,” she told The Hull Times. “It’s great exposure for the artists and good for the locals who stop by town hall because who doesn’t love art? And it’s free!”

The exhibit, which highlights two artists at a time, changes each quarter.

“While that’s a long time for art to hang on a wall, the [people viewing it aren’t] the normal museum audience,” Veraguas explained. Rather, this display is for the entertainment and enjoyment of the Hull residents are going in and out of town hall.

“Since nobody is going there specifically to see the art, it’s up to the individual artists to host an open house-type of event when their art goes up,” Veraguas said. When she and Bart Blumberg shared the walls, they held a small party at town hall, and Veraguas sold a few or her pieces during that event.

“That was my first art exhibit in Hull,” she said, “so it’s like going back to my roots” in this new role.

There is no particular theme to the exhibits, as any type of artwork in a frame will be considered. “The art needs to be appropriate for display in a public building and within the limited space available,” Veraguas said.

Future art display dates are: Jan. 18-April 18; April 18-July 18; July 18 to Oct. 17; and Oct. 17-Jan. 16, 2025.

In the meantime, Veraguas is reaching out to Hull Artists members to see who might be interested in participating in the January exhibit. Once that’s been decided, she will hang the artwork for the enjoyment of Hull residents over the next few months. Alongside each piece of art, a framed biography describes the artist and his or her work and the price of the piece.

“I would like to see all of the artwork sold,” she said.

For more information about Hull Artists, visit www.hullartists.com.

Veraguas noted that Hull Artists is looking for new members and will be offering classes soon. The organization promotes locally produced fine art and crafts, and Hull as a seaside arts destination, through its exhibits, workshops, partnerships, events, and a year-round gallery on the first floor of the Ocean Place condominium building.

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