Studio Without Walls’ 26th annual exhibition presents 21 local artists’ vivid interpretations of the Muddy River Parks. “Dream Upon the River” uses the backdrop of Riverway Park to celebrate local art in a “lovely, leafy environment…designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1800s,” according to Laurel Kaufmann, writing for Artsfuse (June 5, 2025).
“This free exhibition boasts a variety of works, and each piece is accompanied by an interpretive panel supplying information about the artist and their source of inspiration. Viewing the art while strolling along the Muddy River gives city-dwellers and visitors a reason to linger and enjoy one of the city’s oldest and most beautiful open spaces. There are plenty of benches along the way that offer a place to rest your feet and soak in a sunny day, read a book, or catch up with a friend.
Fish Sticks, Cassie Doyon, 2025. Photo: courtesy of Bette Ann Libby
Many of the artists use the setting in creative ways. While some attach their artwork directly to tree limbs, other artists place their pieces on the banks of the river, taking full advantage of the light reflecting off the water to illuminate their work. Cassie Doyon’s Fish Sticks features seven mosaic fishes mounted on sticks inserted in the ground in front of the river. Doyon grew up in a seaside town and has drawn on the ocean in much of her artwork. She enjoys making what she calls ‘color and texture memories’ of places she’s visited. Her school of fish is a delightful, colorful assemblage.”
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Top image: Dream Finder, Betty Ann Libby, 2025.
