The Women’s Caucus for Art: New Hampshire Chapter’s exhibit, “The Cup of Comfort,” opens with an artists’ reception on Friday, August 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the West Gallery at the Library Arts Center in Newport. The exhibit runs through Oct. 4.

Working in a variety of mediums, WCA/NH artists explored the theme of ‘comfort.’ They were challenged to seamlessly incorporate a provided cup image and consider what ‘fills their cup’ to support their mental health.

“The Cup of Comfort” exhibit builds on previous WCA/NH art challenge exhibitions: “Busting Out: Powerful Women” (aka “The Bra Show”); “Kick-Start” (“The Shoe Show”); and “Head’s Up: The Many Hats Women Wear” (“The Hat Show”). Instead of starting with a piece of clothing as their starting point for inspiration, each artist began with a simple cup image and was asked to do a little soul-searching.

“In this age of high anxiety where most people feel extremely fragile, the purpose of this exhibit was to give the artists an opportunity to think very deeply about what gives them comfort,” shared WCA/NH member Laura Morrison, who coordinated the exhibit with the Library Arts Center. “In making the art, they may discover more things they can do to support their mental health, and perhaps their work will inspire others to take their own journey.”

The artists will share their work in an artists’ talk at the WCA/NH Fall Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Library Arts Center. Attendees can view the exhibit, enjoy social time, and learn more about what is happening at WCA/NH. There will be supplies on hand to create art for the 6000 Circle Project while enjoying the artists’ talk about the WCA/NH Cup of Comfort exhibit. The meeting is open to all artists.

WCA/NH is part of a national organization that promotes the advancement of women in the visual arts through educational programs, networking, and exhibition opportunities. Learn more about WCA/NH at wcanh.org. The Library Arts Center is located at 58 North Main Street in Newport. They provide a wide variety of engaging events and affordable educational art experiences. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

More information is available at LibraryArtsCenter.org.