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“In total, we’re showing more than 50 pieces,’’ said Anthony Mistretta, incoming club president. “We consider ourselves serious enthusiasts of photography, and we aspire to professional quality in our work. The pieces in this exhibit cover a tremendous range of topics, from race cars to flowers to landscapes to castles. Most are color; some are black and white.’’

Mistretta, who lives in Holliston, is exhibiting three works, two done in the medium of infrared photography. The format of their weekly meetings varies, Mistretta said; sometimes outside speakers visit, other times they critique each other’s pieces.

“With 165 members, we’re at maximum capacity for our meeting space, but this is our only public exhibit all year,’’ he said.

To find out more, including the library’s hours and directions, call 508-528-3380 or go to library.virtualnorfolk.org.

►Hudson painter exhibits at the Framingham Public Library through July 14: The main branch of the Framingham Public Library is featuring the work of Dennis Knecht, a Hudson artist who paints in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and more. Knecht said he has loved to paint and draw throughout his 61 years. He studied art in college in the late 1960s, but then got drafted and served in the military until 1978. After his discharge, he continued his studies through how-to books and local classes.

“I’m always trying to improve,’’ he said. “I’ve learned all different types of styles, including traditional, watercolor, acrylics, oils, landscapes, seascapes. I also work in cubism and other abstract modes, so you could say I’m all over the map stylistically.’’

For inspiration, Knecht, who is not employed due to disabilities, visits different sites - forests, fields, cities, seashores - and takes photos, which he then brings back to his studio.