March 2025

“Celebrating Mill Pond: Sustaining Serenity Together”

Throughout the month of March, the Friends of Mill Pond present “Celebrating Mill Pond: Sustaining Serenity Together,” an art exhibit and event series. Free cultural and educational activities will be centered at the West Tisbury Library for engagement and enjoyment by all ages, including an exhibition of artwork and photography—both contemporary and historic—reflecting Mill Pond’s beauty at the Island’s crossroads. The exhibit and events in this series are free and open to the public. For more information, please email Friendsofmillpond@gmail.com.

Schedule:

Saturday, March 8, 2-3pm: “Old Mill & Mill Pond of West Tisbury” History Lecture with Bow Van Riper Research Librarian, MV Museum. Presentation, slide show, Q&A.

Saturday, March 8, 4-5:30pm: Opening Reception For Public & Artists. Enjoy exhibit & light fare.

Saturday, March 15, 3:30-4:30pm: “Magical Mill Pond” Children’s Story Time & Art Activity. Author & Illustrator Kanta Lipsky reads Pinkletink the Froggie with art activity to follow. 

Saturday, March 22, 12:30-1:30pm: “Inspirations by the Pond,” a moderated conversation by gallery owner Chris Morse with local artist Kenneth Vincent about the artist’s process and inspiration, fostered at his studio nearby Mill Pond.

Sunday, March 30, 12:30-1:30pm: “Readings & Reflections on Mill Pond.” Island poets and authors share their writings about Mill Pond. Closing reception to follow.

—–

The West Tisbury Library hosts monthly art exhibits in the beautiful Community Program Room. Art exhibits are arranged by the West Tisbury Library Art Committee. If you are interested in scheduling an exhibit, please contact the Art Committee Chair at artwtfpl@gmail.com.

• Please enjoy our Virtual Gallery, digital art shows we held during the Covid19 shutdown: wtlibraryvirtualgallery.org.