Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: “First Bloom" by Deana Tierney May

The Gunn Memorial Library is excited to feature the expressive works of artist Deana Tierney May

”First Bloom” by artist Deana Tierney May, on view from January 10 through April 11, 2026.

A Connecticut native, Deana Tierney May finds inspiration in the landscapes of Washington and Litchfield County. A multidisciplinary artist and trained therapist, she creates paintings that blend expressive color with textured, intuitive brushwork, exploring emotion, identity, and the small, meaningful moments of everyday life. Working primarily in acrylic, she also experiments with mixed media, incorporating paper, found objects, recycled materials, and natural elements.

Her work has been shown at the Washington Art Association, Kent Memorial Library, and Morris Memorial Library, and is on display in several local businesses throughout the region. She lives in Roxbury, Connecticut, where she continues her practice while raising her three sons.

An artist reception will be held on Saturday, January 24 from 12-2pm

The public is invited to view “First Bloom” during regular library hours.

Exhibit Dates: January 10 – April 11, 2026

Location: Gunn Memorial Library, Washington, CT

 Gallery Hours: Library hours apply

The Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road

at the juncture of Route 47, opposite the green in Washington, CT.