City Artist LaRosa Exhibits Portrait Work to Kick Off Fiorentini’s New Art Program

Mayor James J. Fiorentini has designated Katherine LaRosa his first Artist of the Month. (Courtesy photograph)

Mayor James J. Fiorentini has designated Katherine LaRosa his first Artist of the Month. (Courtesy photograph)

Haverhill-based portrait artist Katherine LaRosa has been named Mayor James J. Fiorentini’s inaugural Artist of the Month for January, kicking off a new initiative to showcase the creativity of city residents.

A graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, LaRosa plans to display several of her Victorian-style portrait drawings—done in charcoal and pastel—in Fiorentini’s City Hall office.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be chosen to show my work in the mayor’s office,” LaRosa said in a statement.

In addition to custom portraits, LaRosa also offers hand-painted greeting cards on her website ThoseWeLovePortraits.org.