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New Canaan Community Creates Permanent Mosaic Artwork for the Library
A celebration for the installation of the mosaic mural will take place at a public open house on Saturday, October 4 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
New Canaan Community Creates Permanent Mosaic Artwork for the Library
New Canaan, Conn., [Sept. 25, 2025] –New Canaan Library is proud to announce the completion of large-scale community mosaic mural, created with the help of dozens of local individuals and artists from The Art Spot. This impressive, 8 x 9-foot mural will be permanently installed beneath the balcony in the Library’s Cioffi Family Living Room.
Over several days, participants worked side by side with The Art Spot Co-founders Joanne and Bruce Hunter to cut, place, and grout thousands of colorful tiles to create the specially commissioned piece. The result is a vibrant mosaic masterpiece that reflects both artistic craftsmanship and the collaborative spirit of the New Canaan community.
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“We are so fortunate to do what we love: bringing art into people’s everyday lives,” said Bruce Hunter. “After months of planning and design work with the Library, it was a joy to see the community bring the mural to life. Participants did an excellent job, and together they created something unique and special.”
Ellen Sullivan Crovatto, CEO, New Canaan Library added, “Seeing the community work together to create a beautiful piece of permanent artwork for the Library is truly inspiring. The mural represents the spirit of collaboration and creativity that defines our Library, and we are proud to serve as an essential gathering place where the community comes together to share experiences and ideas.”
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A celebration for the installation of the mosaic mural will take place at a public open house on Saturday, October 4 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Cioffi Family Library Living Room. The mural is currently untitled, and the Library will be collecting naming suggestions at the ceremony.
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New Canaan Library has been the community's intellectual and cultural center for more than a century. Today, the Library continues to be the community’s core resource for learning and innovation, with an emphasis on transformational knowledge, lifelong learning, and connections.
