We are excited to share our two new large-scale murals! All our welcome to come view the murals and hear about the historical themes and community traditions that inspired the artwork. The murals were created by Maine artists Chris Cart and Jen Greta Cart, who have completed numerous public art commissions throughout the state. Chris Cart is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society, has illustrated more than 30 books, and has exhibited widely in Maine and beyond. Jen Greta Cart has collaborated on several major public mural projects, including the large-scale “Many Stitches Hold Up the Sky” mural in Brunswick. The mural on the adult side of the library presents a visual history of Winthrop, incorporating scenes and symbols from the town’s past. The artwork includes references to the area’s Abenaki history, early settlement and industry, apple orchards and agriculture. It also includes references to Maine authors with connections to central Maine and the library. The children’s mural draws on Winthrop’s literary and cultural traditions. The work incorporates apple orchards, the historic railroad trestle, storybook characters inspired by the library’s annual holiday parade, local authors, music, and other symbols associated with the community and the library. The murals will serve as permanent additions to the library and as visual representations of aspects of Winthrop’s history, literature, and traditions. For more information, contact Michael at reference@baileylibrary.org.