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Art Exhibit: Rosemary Zangara

Travels in Watercolor - February 1 to February 24
2025-02-01 00:00:00 2025-02-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Art Exhibit: Rosemary Zangara Watercolor paintings of cities, landscape and flowers will be on exhibit. Manchester Branch -

Saturday, February 01
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Watercolor paintings of cities, landscape and flowers will be on exhibit.

View beautiful watercolor paintings of cities and countries that Rosemary has visited.  

Art Reception: Meet and greet local artist Rosemary Zangara on Saturday, February 1 at 2pm.   

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits & Displays |

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