Mesa Library to Host 'Magic Paintbrush' Exhibit by Feather Redfox

The Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library will present "Magic Paintbrush - Painting Peace and Healing," a solo exhibit by artist Feather Redfox, opening January 15 and remaining on view through February 11. The show includes more than 60 paintings and will be highlighted by a public reception on Saturday, January 17, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., with an artist talk scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.

Redfox’s work, described in exhibit materials, emphasizes process over preconception: the artist approaches the canvas with a guiding question rather than a fixed image, blending formal training with a spiritual practice that frames the show’s themes of peace and healing. That combination of technical skill and intentionality underpins a body of work large enough to sustain repeated viewings over the course of the exhibit’s 28-day run.

For Los Alamos residents, the exhibition expands cultural programming available within municipal facilities and creates a weekend focal point that may draw both regular library patrons and new visitors. A concentrated program of more than 60 works across four weeks, coupled with a weekend reception and timed artist talk, typically increases foot traffic for civic spaces and can amplify spillover benefits for nearby businesses on event days. The reception and talk also provide a direct opportunity for community members to engage with the artist’s methods and the exhibit’s restorative themes.

The Step Up Gallery is located on the upper level of the Mesa Public Library. The public is invited to attend the opening and the January 17 reception; the exhibit will remain accessible through February 11. Gallery viewing hours align with the library’s visitor hours, and the show offers a free, local option for arts engagement during a late-winter period when indoor cultural offerings help sustain community interaction.

By foregrounding process-driven, spiritually informed painting, the exhibit adds to Los Alamos County’s cultural calendar while offering residents a concentrated opportunity to experience and discuss art that explicitly links creativity with well-being.