Forty-two area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library's October art exhibition, "ARTober with the Artists Collective of Westport," curated by Nancy Moore. The Artists Collective of Westport is a vibrant group of creative individuals who have joined forces to discuss, create, and develop dynamic experiences for the Fairfield County community. The Collective is open to all active artists in pursuit of expanding their careers and in developing a strong, diverse arts community by engaging the public through exhibitions and educational events.

The artists from the group will be exhibiting their works in an array of styles, media choices, and subject matter. The artists are: Robin Babbin, Nina Bentley, Deborah Loeb Bohren, Michael Brennecke, Lucienne Buckner, Miggs Burroughs, Trace Burroughs, Louise Cadoux, Eric Chiang, Kevin Dailey, Beatrice del Perugia, Laure Dunne, Kat Evans, Susan Fehlinger, Cecilia Moy Fradet, Holly Hawthorn, Ning Jia, Natasha Karpinskaia, Maj Kalfus, Elisa Keogh, Lucy Krupenye, Julie Leff, Susan Lloyd, Erin Nazzaro, Julie O’Connor, Donna Osterby-Brien, Steven Parton, Jay Petrow, Dionne Pia, Tina Puckett, George Radwan, Scott Richter, Dorothy Robertshaw, Katherine Ross, Gay Schempp, Ellen Schiffman, Lisa Silberman, Debbie Smith, Cindy Wagner, Elizabeth White, Virginia Zimmermann, and Florence Zolan. 

Opening reception on Friday, October 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through October 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.