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.
A Sleigh of Santas and Wild for Christmas Cards
November – December 2024
The T. B. Scott Library is getting into the holiday spirit with two Beyond Books Community ArtShare exhibits for November and December: A Sleigh of Santas and Wild for Christmas Cards.
A group of Santas is called a “sleigh,” and that is just what Joan Pregler brings for all to enjoy in her exhibit, A Sleigh of Santas. Joan is a life-long resident of Langlade County. She loves gardening, cooking, anything Christmas, and spending time with her family, especially her great grand dog, Onyx Rose.
Joan started collecting 55 years ago when her sister-in-law bought her a Santa as a Christmas present. She has since fallen in love with all things Santa and buys 1-2 new Santas a year. Though her collection has gotten a bit smaller, at one point, Joan had over 210 Santa statues. Her collection also includes Santa prints, pictures, and ornaments from around the world where the Santas are dressed in the unique garb representing each country. Joan’s favorite Santa is one that her Mother-in-law gifted her years ago. It has a light up lantern in Santa’s hand and his head turns.
Ann Ruder loves drawing wildlife, and it shows in her exhibit, Wild for Christmas Cards. Twenty years ago Ann began creating her original sketches and paintings for Christmas cards. She has continued with a different wildlife creation every year since. Friends have commented that they have “saved every card over the years as a collection.”
In high school, Ann received scholarship awards for her art work and a First Place in Wisconsin for her Hallmark Art Talent Contest entry. She studied art at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. After, Ann was merited “Best in Shows” and Golden Pallet Knife awards for her artistic ability, selling many of her pieces. As Art Director of a local printing firm, Ann also received awards for her graphic art work.
Ann continues to enjoy sketching and painting. Her work includes watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and pen and ink.
What wildlife creation will show up on her Christmas card this season?
Tis the season to visit the T. B. Scott Library! Exhibits are located on the 2nd floor in the historic Carnegie Wing starting November 4th.
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
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