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Works by Local Artist Dana DiLorenzo on Display at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 08/06/2025

S2 versus the Roadrunner by Dana DiLorenzo

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Paintings by local artist Dana DiLorenzo are on display in the McConnell Gallery of the Ocean County Library's Toms River Branch from now until August 31, 2025. DiLorenzo strives to capture movement in her acrylic paintings.

Introduced to art at a young age by her grandmother, her passion for painting quickly grew. DiLorenzo continued experimenting on her own and taking classes at the Main Avenue Galleria in Ocean Grove. She has participated in juried art shows including the Barron Art Center and Main Avenue Galleria where she received first and second place awards for emerging artists.

“I have a difficult time sitting still, so I love to paint things that move,” says DiLorenzo. She enjoys exploring abstracts, nature, and realism through her art.

untitled by Dana DiLorenzo

This exhibit is free and open to the public during the Toms River Branch’s normal operating hours. For more information on this and other programs, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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