Bette Ann Libby

Since 1972, Bette Ann has been a multi-media artist, working in ceramics, ceramic shard mosaics, painting and mixed media sculpture. She is passionate about connecting community and art. Founder of Studios Without Walls, 1998-present, a collaborative exhibition of installations of site specific art at The Riverway Park for the past 18 years, which has received numerous Massachusetts Cultural Council grants including MACC exemplary grant status; from the Brookline Community Foundation, and awarded “one of the 10 best events” along the Emerald Necklace. Libby’s work reflects a variety of themes including strong women, universality of tea, love and the beauty of nature through the painting series “Hello Earth”. These paintings which reflect her concerns for our planet and the environment: air pollution, destruction of forests, and climate change are a call to save our beautiful planet. Her passion is bringing communities and art together. Creating art that focuses on beauty and releasing stress through art making.