CHESTER – Kate Hair, a local artist is being featured in “Oasis,” a month-long solo show in Maple and Main’s Stone Gallery during October. The show begins Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Kate, who grew up in Chester and has returned here to live, studied fine art, graphic design and textile/surface design at institutions including the Maine College of Art, Fashion Institute of Technology and the Lyme Academy. She also holds a degree in Plant Science from Rutgers University and is the manager of Dina Varano Gallery in town.

Maple and Main, 1 Maple St., is open Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. mapleandmaingallery.com; 860-526-6065; visit the gallery on Facebook and Instagram.