Letters to Lucky Author Set for Illustrators of Children's Books Exhibit at St. Cecilia

Maureen Beat, the author of Letters to Lucky, will display her work at the Illustrators of Children's Books exhibit beginning on Sunday, May 1 and running through Sunday, June 5. The exhibition will take place at the Sunderland Gallery (inside the Cultural Center) on the campus of St. Cecilia Cathedral, 3900 Webster Street in Omaha. The event kicks off with a reception on May 1 from 1-3pm. Gallery hours are Noon-4 pm. Closed on Monday.

Beat will display 18 pieces including 17 prints from Letters to Lucky. One of her favorites from the book is “Lost and Scared.”

“I like it because I painted it with such a vivid cobalt blue and the light from the street lamp focuses on her,” she said. “That is the premise of the book: a little dog that was terrified before she was rescued and was completely transformed into a gentle, loving dog in the neighborhood.”

The 17 signed 16” x 20” archival prints of the illustrations from the book will be for sale. The original watercolor of the Letters from Lucky cover will also be on display, but not for sale. Other artists on display include Lisa Pelto, Jeramie King, Ted Koozer, Cherri Yost, Lisa Smith, Tom Kerr, and Paula Wallace.

“I am looking forward to the Opening Reception on May 1st and meeting the other artists, networking, attendees as well my friends and family,” Beat said. “I know that this exhibit will be geared toward families so I hope there will be many children there at all of the receptions.”