From staff reports
A grand opening for the Titusville Historical Society’s newest exhibition, The Art of Martha Herpst, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Heritage Center in The Parkside, 201 W. Spring St., in Titusville.
“Drawing on loans from multiple private collections, the exhibit celebrates Herpst’s skill in oil paints, pastels and charcoal. Never before have so many of this beloved Titusville artist’s works been displayed together,” a press release from the Historical Society said.
The release addes that Herpst’s “work in the region is truly prolific, capturing both the people and places of Crawford and Venango counties in a bold, expressive manner. Her efforts are recognized at the national level.”
Herpst died in 1986 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
It will remain on display in its entirety through Oil Fest in August.
The exhibit also serves as a launch for the Historical Society’s upcoming oral history initiative, where members of the public will be invited to share memories about Herpst and other local stories.
Refreshments will be served at the grand opening, and attendees are asked to use the Washington Street entry ramp to the Heritage Center.
More information is available at the Historical Society email at titusvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
