Current & Upcoming Exhibits
The gallery is located in the Library’s Lobby and is open during Library hours.
6 x 6 Small Canvas Community Art Exhibition
The Glenview Art League, in cooperation with the Glenview Public Library, is sponsoring its sixth annual small-canvas art contest and exhibition this September. The theme of the contest is “Connection”. Canvases measuring 6x6 inches will be distributed free to the first 100 contestants at the Library on Saturday, June 21. Contestants will have 10 weeks to complete their work of art and return it to the Library for the exhibition. Visit glenviewartleague.org for the full contest rules.
Exhibition Dates
Thursday, Sep 18–Friday, Nov 14
Reception
Thursday, Sep 25, 6-7 PM • Lobby
Join us for a ceremony recognizing the contest winners.
Ken Schaefer Photograms
Wednesday, November 19-Tuesday, January 13
Ken Schaefer founded Oakton College’s ecological restoration program in Des Plaines, where more than 180 native plant species thrive in prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. To document them, he creates photograms— placing plants on light-sensitive paper, exposing them to light, and developing the images in chemical baths. The luminous silhouettes reveal each plant’s structure, serving as both art and a tool for identification.
Glenview Art League Member Group Exhibition
Thursday, January 15-Tuesday, March 17
Since 1954, the Glenview Art League has fostered the study and development of fine art in our community. View a vibrant selection of works by GAL member artists—highlighting the diverse talents and perspectives that enrich our local art scene and show your support for these exceptional local artists.
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
- References/other shows in which you have exhibited
- Photos representative of your artwork, or a link to a website with an online portfolio for proposal consideration
- Contact information, including phone number, address, and email address
All artwork must be professionally framed.
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.
Direct your proposal by mail or email to:
Communications Director
Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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The Gift of Art
The Friends of the Glenview Library have commissioned 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 painting by David W. Voros was commissioned in 1986 to hang behind the Circulation Desk in the old Library. In the Community Room, the Navajo rug and two Native American portraits were gifts from the Louann Van Zelst family. The next time you attend a Library program, make sure to view these stunning works.
