Art in the Library

Current & Upcoming Exhibits

Painting of a Chicago cityscape by artist Audrey McCartney BarrettCityscapes

Thursday, January 16–Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Artist: Audrey McCartney Barrett

Audrey McCartney Barrett paints Chicago and its neighborhoods, focusing on the richness of the architecture, history, beauty, and grit. She is inspired by actual places and occasionally includes figures engaged in daily life.

“I only work from my own photographs, taking many angles of the subject and its surroundings. I draw directly on a canvas to establish composition, proportion, perspective, and balance followed by oil paint or acrylic, depending on the subject. I take inspiration from the work of Van Gogh, Hopper, and Diebenkorn.”

Oakton Emeritus Painting Exhibition

Thursday, March 12–Tuesday, May 12 • Library Lobby

View a selection of works from students enrolled in the Emeritus Painting and Drawing Class at Oakton Community College. Through exposure to a variety of painting genres and techniques, students are encouraged to experiment with variation and the use of imagination. Whether working in oils, acrylics, watercolors, or mixed media, each student develops an individual style while finding an approach that comes naturally.

The Gift of Art

Over the years, the Friends of the Glenview Library have not only contributed more than a million dollars to the Library, they also have given artwork for designated Library locations and have donated from their own collections. When you enter the Library from the underground garage, take notice of Field Scene. This colorful, evocative painting by David W. Voros was commissioned in 1986 to hang behind the Circulation Desk in the old Library. Treasures from the past have been recently installed in the Community Room. The Navajo rug and two Native American portraits were gifts from the Louann Van Zelst family. Age dimmed their beauty, but they now have been restored by the Friends. These three pieces help us remember our country’s first settlers and the beauty and craftsmanship of Native American handiwork for everyday use. The next time you attend a Library program, make sure to view these stunning works.

Art Submission

If you are an artist interested in exhibiting at the Glenview Public Library, please submit a proposal including:

  • General description of work
  • Artist statement
  • Size of work/frames
  • All artwork must be professionally framed and fit the standards of the exhibit hanging system
  • References/other shows in which the artist has exhibited
  • Mail or email photos representative of the artist’s proposed exhibit portfolio, or provide a link to a website with an online portfolio for proposal consideration
  • Contact information, including phone number, address, and email address

A limited number of exhibits are displayed each year. Many more requests are submitted than can be accommodated. Artists should not expect that proposals to exhibit will be accepted.

Public Gallery Policy

Direct your proposal by mail or email to:
Communications Director
Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
email

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