Art Gallery

Treasuring the Moment ~ A Thread X A Thread Event Details :

Experience the power of connection through thread. In this evolving installation, Japanese-born artist Chiyoko Myose reflects on the beauty of human encounters and the quiet moments that tie us together. Each knot symbolizes a treasured meeting, woven into a larger story of belonging and memory.
This piece has traveled to over 20 locations across the U.S. and Japan—now on view in Andover before continuing its journey to Peru.
Come explore, pause, and reflect—you may see your own story in the threads.

This display will be up from April 17th-June 12th

Chiyoko Myose, Artist Statement
As someone from another country, I often feel like a new girl in a new school—relationships in a new place are never taken for granted. I may not connect with everyone I meet, but I treasure each encounter, knowing that moment might be the only one. I believe that valuing these moments can lead to peace between people and a sense of “home.”
In this installation, I use multiple threads to express the idea of connection. In Japanese, verbs related to threads—tying, cutting, tangling—symbolize human relationships. I began this piece in 2013 in Wichita, Kansas, knotting two threads together. Each knot represents a treasured encounter.
Viewers are invited to tie their own threads to the piece. I hope this small action becomes a moment to reflect on their own relationships.
The work, like a breeze, has traveled and gathered threads across 20 locations. It remains “in progress,” continuing to meet new people and form new connections. After Andover, it will travel to Peru, carrying your threads forward.

Heritage Art Show Event Details :

View the art entered into the 2025 Heritage Fest Art Show Contest! Artist from the area created works of art inspired by Andover’s historic past and heritage.

Opening Reception: Thursday, April 24th 5:30PM-7:30PM

The art will be on display April 24th-May 21st.

And don’t miss Andover’s new event, Heritage Fest, Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Heritage

Heritage Art Show Opening Event Details :

View the art entered into the 2025 Heritage Fest Art Show Contest! Artist from the area created works of art inspired by Andover’s historic past and heritage.

Opening Reception: Thursday, April 24th 5:30PM-7:30PM

The art will be on display April 24th-May 21st.

And don’t miss Andover’s new event, Heritage Fest, Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Heritage

Eco Printing Workshop Event Details :

We Are Nature: Engaging the Honorable Harvest in Eco Printing with Dr. Lori J. Santos

Monday, April 28, 5:30-7pm, Art Gallery

Join Dr. Lori J. Santos from Wichita State University for a hands-on eco-printing workshop inspired by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Honorable Harvest in Braiding Sweetgrass. Using natural materials and organic homemade inks, participants will create eco-prints while exploring their connection to nature through guided prompts and creative exercises. No experience needed-just bring your curiosity and creativity!

• Ages 5 and up
• Limited to 16 participants
• Register