Art Exhibit Space

The library’s gallery space offers patrons the chance to view and appreciate the work of local artists.

Each month, the library offers a new art exhibit for patrons to browse, in our hallway and on the east and west walls of our Meeting Room. Drop in any time during opening hours to see the work of artists in our community. If you are a local artist wishing to exhibit, please see the guidelines below:

This Month in the Gallery:

  • Edith Reynolds

    “What Sustains” – showing the Hallway and Meeting Room Galleries from September 1 to September 24th, 2025

    Edith Reynolds was the recipient of the 2024 Sea Grant from UCONN for her work “What Sustains,” which will be featured in the library exhibition. More than twenty paintings explore the vital role of mollusks in Connecticut’s ecological and economic landscape, celebrating both their natural beauty and their significance to the state’s sustenance and economic development. Through her art, Reynolds brings attention to these often-overlooked marine creatures, highlighting their importance to coastal communities and environmental health while showcasing her deep connection to Connecticut’s maritime heritage.

Artist wishing to exhibit?

Artists interested in exhibiting their work are invited to submit a proposal. Prior to scheduling a show, we also ask exhibitors to sign a hold harmless and to submit some additional details about the exhibit so that we can post the information on our website. Priority will be given to local and Connecticut artists and we request that all exhibits be appropriate for family viewing.

Exhibitor checklist:

  1. Submit proposal
  2. After a librarian confirms your exhibit date, upload a brief description of your exhibit and a representative photo. Please use jpg, gif, png, or webp formats and do not exceed 1MB in file size for your image.
  3. Download and sign the hold harmless. We must be in possession of both the exhibit description and the hold harmless before your exhibit begins. The hold harmless may be uploaded if you can scan the signed copy; otherwise you can drop it off at the reference desk in advance of your exhibit.

Visit

Guilford Free Library
67 Park Street, Guilford CT 06437
Phone: 203-453-8282 Fax: 203-453-8288


Hours:

SundayCLOSED
Monday 9am-8pm
Tuesday9am-6pm
Wednesday9am-6pm
Thursday9am-8pm
Friday9am-5pm
Saturday9am-1pm

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