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Description
Join Port Townsend artist and author Meg Kaczyk as she discusses her exhibition Notes from Next to the Bed: A caregiving love story in words & pictures, currently on exhibit through August 24th at the Museum of Art + History. Martha Worthley, artist and Northwind Art Executive Director, will lead this conversation with Meg about the caregiving journey, her art journals, and the power of writing and art-making in fostering resilience.
During this event, Meg will read a short excerpt from the book and speak about the paintings and the process, followed by questions from the audience. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
- Due to very limited space, registration is required for this event.
- Tuesday, July 8th at the Museum of Art + History in downtown Port Townsend.
- The talk itself will last from approximately 6:15pm to 7:15pm, with an extra 15 minutes of time allotted on each side of that so that attendees may view the exhibit before and/or after.
- (Visitors are also welcome to come visit the exhibit beforehand during the Museum's regular open hours of 11am to 4pm, Thursday through Sunday.)
- Suggested donation: $12
About the book:
Notes from Next to the Bed: A caregiving love story in words & pictures reflects a series of moments from artist Meg Kaczyk’s caregiving perspective, during the last eight months of her husband’s life. In this 80-page memoir, the paintings and the narrative fit together, expressing the love, grief, surrender and joy that are part of the caregiving experience.
Meg says: “Writing and painting helped me get through the long years and critical months of caregiving. It is how I honor my grief. And how I emerge. It is my hope that sharing this story will provide companionship and the warmth of recognition for others in a caregiving role.”
Questions about this event? Please email programs@jchsmuseum.com .
Date & Time
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue Details
JCHS Museum of Art & History
540 Water StreetPort Townsend, Washington 98368
