Noelle Carr exhibit "A Veterans Memorial Garden" at Ridgefield Library

A Veterans Memorial Garden is an exhibition to honor American Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the global war on terror. My intent is to express gratitude to our troops and their families and remember all of the men and women who have served in America's Armed Forces, especially our fallen heroes.

The opening reception is Saturday, November 7 from 3-5 pm, and the show will run through November 29. A Veterans Memorial Garden will include an A Million Thanks receptacle for visitors to leave their own letters of thanks to the troops that will be sent at the close of the exhibit.

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." - Elmer Davis

If you value your freedom, thank a Veteran this Veterans Day.
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Noelle Carr Art Class at Ridgefield Library

This week I taught a class in acrylic painting to a group of 1st - 3rd graders at Ridgefield Library. I love working with kids, and really enjoy their creativity. It is amazing to see a group of children, in the same class, given the same instruction and materials, and how they are each uniquely inspired to create their own work of art. Some were very thoughtful, watching the snow-covered trees through the window and painting a similar scene. Some were thinking about their favorite sport, baseball. Two young girls painted lovely colorful butterflies, while another carefully painted blue curving waves across her canvas. Watching these young people was just another reminder of how much I love art, and all its possibilities.