The Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, presents "Paper Trails: A Retrospective of Collaborative Art Together and Apart" in Gallery 255 throughout July. The exhibition features the work of four longtime artist collaborators known informally as the "Art Girls": Nancy Cleaver, Tasha Cooper, Loanne Snavely, and F. Elaine Williams. Their diverse backgrounds include calligraphy, book arts, library science, and theatre design, and the show highlights more than 45 years of shared artistic practice and friendship. A public reception with the artists is scheduled for July 2.
This exhibition matters because it marks the first public show for the Art Girls, celebrating a creative partnership that has endured for over four decades while remaining rooted in community and mutual inspiration. It also underscores the role of public libraries as accessible venues for local art, fostering cultural engagement and supporting regional artists. The show exemplifies how grassroots collaborations can sustain artistic practice outside major urban centers, reinforcing the value of local arts programming.