The Heritage Fine Arts Guild is bringing back its annual "Best of Heritage" art show to the Bemis Public Library in Littleton, Colorado, from June 1 to June 30. The exhibition features nearly 50 paintings by 24 guild artists, centered on the theme "Our Vision: Our Joy," chosen collectively by members to reflect finding joy in community, art, and life. A juried awards reception will be held on June 10, with juror Mary Williams, a Colorado-based artist and curator for the Healing Arts Program at several local hospitals, selecting top prizes and offering critiques to participating artists.
This event matters because it highlights the role of community-based art organizations in fostering local creative expression and providing accessible exhibition opportunities outside major urban art centers. The show's focus on joy and resilience offers a counterpoint to broader societal divisions, while the partnership between the guild and the public library demonstrates how cultural institutions can collaborate to bring art directly to the public. Additionally, the inclusion of a healing arts curator as juror underscores the growing intersection between art and wellness in community settings.