Art in the Library

The Art in the Library program provides varied space for exhibiting artwork or educational exhibits in any of six of our branches: Athens, Coolville, Glouster, Nelsonville, The Plains, and Wells (Albany). Exhibits are on a monthly basis with the show announcements posted on this site. Information for exhibiting in the Athens County Library system may be obtained at each of the libraries.  

Athens

The Art in the Library program focuses on providing space for a variety of different exhibitions in the Athens Public library. The exhibition area available includes a 42’ wall in the main Circulation area, a public meeting room and hanging space in the children’s area. Exhibits rotate on a monthly basis with individuals and groups encouraged to exhibit.  The Athens Art in the Library program is supported in part by The Friends of the Athens Public Library. If interested you can pick up the Exhibitor Information sheet at the Circulation desk at the Athens Public Library or contact the Athens Art in the Library coordinator, Lanna Galloway.

The Coolville Public Library is new in promoting the artwork and exhibits in our county library system. Although limited space is available for artwork and displays, Roxanne Rupe, Branch Manager welcomes interested individuals in displaying in the library.

The Glouster Public Library is interested in artists and exhibitors displaying their creative work or collections though out the library. Exhibited items can be displayed on top of the book cases and framed artwork can be hung from the ceiling. If you are interested in displaying items in the library please contact the Branch Manager, Karen Guffey.

The Nelsonville Public Library is an active member of the arts community with participation in Nelsonville’s Final Friday events. Every month a new artist or artist’s group is featured throughout the library.  With over 92” of display space throughout the library and two locked display cases the library enjoys a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. Patrons interested in exhibiting in the library can contact Nelsonville's Art in the Library coordinator, Ryan Spellman.

The Plains Public Library provides exhibiting services to our creative patrons. The space available at the Plains Public Library includes an area above the smaller book shelves where items may be displayed as well as additional hanging space from the library’s ceiling. If you are interested in displaying your work at the Plain Public Library please contact the Branch Manager, Cheryl Blevins.

The Wells Public Library has space available for exhibits in the public meeting room and the magazine area. In addition a locked display cabinet for smaller display items is available in the entrance of the library. Persons interested exhibiting at the Wells Public Library please contact the Branch Manager, Mary Young.