Artist Ashley Doolittle invites you to contemplate quiet moments with her paintings. Join Chenango Arts Council in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries on Saturday, May 16 from 1-4pm for the Opening Reception of Step into Stillness. Says Doolittle, "This collection explores the quiet spaces between moments—where light softens, time slows, and something unseen seems to watch, guide, or simply witness. Through figures, animals, and symbolic still lifes, each piece reflects a sense of gentle guardianship and introspection. These works do not depict action, but presence—moments where fragility and strength exist side by side. Whether through the steady gaze of an animal, the solitude of a reader, or the glow of a threshold, the paintings invite viewers to pause and consider the quiet forces that shape our inner worlds. This exhibition is an invitation to step into stillness—and to notice what has always been there. Chenango Arts Council Gallery Events are always free and open to the public. Wine and refreshments will be on offer. Gypsy Time Machine will perform live thanks to Preferred Mutual.