Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Activity Room — 1 S Common St., Topsfield, MA
Join this month's featured artist, Topsfield resident Ashley McManus, to celebrate her exhibition "Small Wonders of New England" on display in December at the Topsfield Town Library. The reception will be held on December 12, from 11am-1:30pm. This exhibit will feature original watercolor and mixed-media artwork inspired by the plants, animals, seasonal foods and quiet rituals of life in New England. The collection will include woodland animals, birds, botanicals, farm-inspired subjects and seasonal still lifes, with an emphasis on warmth, nature and the beauty found in familiar surroundings. About the Artist: Ashley Osgood McManus is a Topsfield-based artist and the founder of Tea Rose & Ash Studio. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and works primarily in watercolor, pastel and charcoal. After moving to Topsfield, Ashley returned to her fine-art practice with a focus on the animals, botanicals, foods and small everyday details that create a sense of nostalgia, comfort and connection to home. Her work has been exhibited locally at Zumi’s Espresso (February 2026 exhibit in Topsfield and upcoming October 2026 exhibit in Ipswich…