Mar 27, 2011
Mark your calendars for an opening reception on Thurday, April 7, when a selection of 50 works by Gahanna Lincoln High School students officially opens. The exhibition, highlighting student work from the 2010-2011 school year, will remain on display through April 27.
This youth-inspired exhibit is made possible by CML, the Friends of the Library and the Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools.
Mar 3, 2011
The Friends of the Library invite you to discover new works from Art in the House - an out-of-school time arts program for children 5-11 years old – that will be on display in the Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor of the Main Library) from March 3 – March 26, with an open reception on March 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Gallery.
The works presented in the Carnegie Gallery are inspired by Ceremonial Objects: West African Artifacts from the Otterbein University Collection featuring masks, carvings and functional objects from diverse cultural sources. The Ceremonial Objects exhibit is currently on display at the Frank Museum of Art at Otterbein University in Westerville and runs through June 3.
Jan 13, 2011
THE GOODWILL ART STUDIO AND GALLERY is an innovative arts program for individuals with disabilities and other barriers. The organization offers the opportunity for creative self-expression through encouragement and collaboration with professional artists. This process results in the creation of high quality artwork that is creative and expressive.
The show runs now through February 26. Please join us for the opening reception January 20 from 6-8pm in the Main Library’s Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor).
Nov 13, 2010
Kind of Blue features original works by the Fresh A.I.R. Gallery’s Artists Circle of Friends, which unites artists in an effort to bring about knowledge and opportunities to one another in collaboration with community.
Fresh A.I.R. (Artists In Recovery) Gallery exhibits the works of individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Through art, they educate the community and work to break down the stigma of mental illness and substance abuse by bringing focus to the artistic vision. The Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is a project of Southeast, Inc., Recovery & Mental Healthcare Services.
The Friends of the Library proudly presents this show that runs until December 28.
Sep 1, 2010
The Friends of the Library and German Village Art League are proud to present the second annual The Language of Art: A Collection of Poetry and Visual Art; it is a juried show featuring visual art and poetry. The poetry portion of the exhibit features work based on the visual art that is juried and selected for exhibition – ekphrastic poetry. Poets who are juried will be matched with a piece of art from the show. This year’s visual arts jurors are Ohio Art League Gallery Director and Organization Administrator, Eliza Jones and Professor of Visual Communications at CCAD, Walter King. The Poetry Juror is Scott Woods. The show is curated by Stephanie Rond.
Please join us for the opening reception Thursday, September 9 from 5 to 7pm in the Main Library’s Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor). The poetry reading will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The show runs through October 22.
Jul 13, 2010
Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Arts & Media Division and the Friends of the Library proudly present the Staff Art Show. The show will feature original works of art by CML staff members. Work will be selected through a blind jury process of distinguished art professionals, including Ohio Art Council’s Ken Emerick, CCAD Associate Professor of Fine Arts and Graduate Studies Kelly Malec-Kosak and Carnegie Gallery Curator Stephanie Rond.
Please join us for the opening reception Thursday, July 15 from 5-7 pm in the Main Library’s Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor). The show will run until August 27.
May 2, 2010
Friends of the Library and ROY G BIV are pleased to announce their latest exhibit: Borrowed Words. It is an exhibition exploring the use of words as visual and appropriated elements. The words in these artworks are “borrowed” from such sources as speeches, novels and songs. This exhibition examines what happens when these words are transcribed into visual media. The exhibit will run May 6 through June 16.
Please join the Friends of the Library and ROY G BIV for an opening reception Thursday, May 6 from 5-7pm in the Main Library’s Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor).
Apr 6, 2010
The Friends of the Library and Greater Columbus Arts Council are proud to present artwork by Art in the House, an out of school time arts program for children 5-11 years old. The work featured in this show is inspired by the exhibit “Global Vessels” currently on display at the Frank Museum of Art at Otterbein College. The show runs from April 1 to April 30. Join us for an opening reception April 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Carnegie Gallery.
Feb 26, 2010
Join the Friends of the Library for our next exhibit in the Main Library’s Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor) featuring artwork from Columbus Torah Academy students in grades K-5. The work reflects students’ perceptions of themselves and offers viewers a window into the wonderful personalities of the students.
The opening reception is March 4 from 5:30 to 7:30pm, and the exhibit will run through March 25.
Columbus Torah Academy is a co-educational, modern Orthodox Jewish day school serving the community for more than 50 years. CTA provdes a strong, comprehensive Jewish education and a broad-based, high quality secular education for students in grades K-12.
Jan 29, 2010
Definitions of Character: Self-Portraits by Creative Arts of Women (CAW)
The Friends of the Library is pleased to present CAW’s first-ever exhibition, which introduces more than 35 of the group’s artists to the community through portraiture.
CAW is a collective of women who are joining their creative forces for inspiration and a greater good. These Columbus-based artists provide career support to one other while also engaging together to serve the community. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of work in this exhibit will benefit CHOICES – a nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating domestic violence.
The exhibit, on display in the Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor of the Main Library), runs through Feb. 19.
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