Gibbs Library in Washington, Maine, is hosting a May/June art exhibit titled "Outside Work: Photography by Three Local Artists," featuring the photography of Rachel Oakes, Delphine Sherin, and David Spahr. An artist reception is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with light refreshments. Oakes works in multiple media including painting, sculpture, and photography; Sherin is a printmaker and paper artist inspired by nature; Spahr is a photographer and educator known for landscapes and fungi photography.
This exhibit matters because it highlights the role of small community libraries as accessible venues for local visual art, fostering connections between artists and residents in rural Maine. It also underscores the importance of regional art scenes that often go unnoticed by major media, providing a platform for artists whose work is deeply rooted in the natural environment of Washington County.