Community ArtShare
T. B. Scott Library’s Community ArtShare program originated in 2006 with a $10,000 grant from the Mead Witter Foundation, Inc. with which secure display cases, easels, and other items were procured that have enabled the library to become a place for local artists and collectors to display their creations and hobbies. Displays featuring one or more artists or collectors are featured each month on an ongoing basis.
Artspirations
January – February 2025
Beyond Books: Community ArtShare is currently exhibiting, Artspirations, by Debbi Zimmerman. This display will run through February and is located on the 2nd floor at T. B. Scott Free Library.
Debbi attended Prentice High School and always loved art. She was first inspired when her mom enrolled her in a “Fad of the Month” club in which Debbi received a craft item to work on each month, and she subsequently fell in love with crafting.
Debbi moved to Merrill in 1981 while attending cosmetology school. She is married and has 3 children, 1 granddaughter, and 1 on the way!
She does many forms of art but her favorite to date is shattered glass art (inspired by her friend, Betty) which she has been doing for about 2 years. Debbi paints a picture and then adds shattered glass (either store bought or crushing her own.) She then adds resin over the whole picture. It is very tedious as she has to make sure no dust or debris gets in it and she hasn’t missed any spots. It takes 3 days to dry and really makes the picture pop!
Other creations include porch and deck signs, light up glass blocks, saw-blade art, paintings on canvas, and crocheted items. Although Debbi still does hair, her true love is art.
With inspiration from God, she started a new art business 2 years ago and called it “Artspirations” (art inspired by God.) “He has truly opened some doors for me, and I feel blessed to be doing this in my later years.”
Debbi’s art is displayed and for sale at “Organique Clinic and Spa” in Tomahawk. She also takes personalized orders at “artspirations7@gmail.com“
Past Exhibits
2024
- The Beauty of Fabric: Wall Quilts & Vintage Ties – Peter & Dian Ritter
- Precious Pet Portraits – Peggy McDowell
- Emily’s Journey – Emily Lau
- A Look in a Book – Saint John 5th Graders
- LEGO! LEGO! LEGO! – Tim & Dawn Dunbar
- Cultural Threads: Expressing Identity Through Traditional Clothing – Mosaic of North Central Wisconsin
- A Sleigh of Santas and Wild for Christmas Cards – Joan Pregler & Ann Ruder
2023
- It’s all about perspective! – Chase Davis
- Fish Out of Water – Arnie Plamann
- Treasured Book Boxes – St. John School 5th and 6th graders
- Homemade Art – Local Homeschooled Children
- Wait, that’s LEGO too? – Tim and Dawn Dunbar
- Tena’s Kitchen Collectables – Tena Gnewuch
- Into the Fold: Origami – Troy Hanson
2022
- Baskets Galore and More by Cindy Leskey
- Merrill Memorabilia – Leidiger Brewing Company
- Wait, That’s LEGO? – Tim & Dawn Dunbar
- Fins and Feathers of the Northwoods – Bill Pittman
- Rocks, Canvas, and Coasters, Oh My! – Tom Lambrecht
2020
- MAPS High School Seniors Students’ Art Exhibit
- Conversations with God artwork by Ann M. Jaroski
2019
- Borzoi: The Hounds of Russia from the Private Collection of Resolute Farms
- Nautical Instruments from the Private Collection of Carl Weinert
- MAPS High School Seniors Students’ Art Exhibit
- Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond Combat – provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
2018
- Buttons: Advent, Christmas, Bingo and More! from the Private Collection of Kathleen Marquardt
- “Wire & Found Object” Sculptures by David Jones
- Photography of Tom Algire
- For the Love of Snoopy: Private Collection
- MAPS High School Seniors Students’ Art Exhibit
- Pocket Watches: Robbie Johnson
2017
- Breyer Model Horses: Esther Trostle
- Wisconsin Remembers Traveling Exhibit
- Origami Creations: Troy Hanson
- Universal Creations: Xoché Heller
- Mini Art Fair: Local Artists
- MAPS High School Senior Students’ Art Exhibit
- Portraits of Personalities: David L. Sladky