FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2024

Local artist Karen Johnson displays works at Saluda Library

SALUDA, N. C., (July 26, 2024) Works by local artist Karen Johnson will be on display at Saluda Library through the end of August. Karen will be on hand to discuss her work at an artist reception on Friday, August 2nd from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Karen has lived in Saluda for 45 years, and is grateful that she was able to raise her children there. She is happy with simple graphite and paper, and her work reflects her love of family and the nature around her. Karen says: “A chance to share art is an important step in the art process. First is the challenge of creating and expressing one’s self, hopefully in a pleasing way to some degree. An opportunity to share that work is a grateful one. My hope, as for many pursuits, is that in some way our efforts make the world a little better.”

If you are interested in having your art displayed at Saluda Library, please review the Displays & Exhibits Policy at polklibrary.org/policies and contact Saluda Library Manager Amelia Medrano at 828-894-8721 x293 or amedrano@polklibrary.org.

Polk County Public Libraries has two libraries, Columbus Library and Saluda Library, with books, movies, music, audiobooks, and downloadable eBooks and audiobooks available for checkout, as well as public computers and wireless internet access. PCPL also offers regularly scheduled virtual and in-person programs for all ages. To learn more, visit www.polklibrary.org.