a librarian
” was heavily inspired by the 2026 Artemis II mission
Swedlun painted and taught art classes in the Ozarks until his death
as well as information about how this small town artist and activist championed change across our state for people with disabilities
"Walnut Tree Swing" Beth Bobbitt a librarianBeth Bobbitt, Bella Vista, AR Walnut Tree Swing, 2026 Encaustic and mixed media on wood 16 x 36 My work explores the intersection of art, nature, and well being. As an encaustic artist, I use beeswax, pigment, and tree resin to create mythic landscapesmelting, carving, fusing, and scraping back layers help me understand the ongoing transformation around and within us. Organic materials root each piece in nature, while rich colors, flashes of gold, and