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Art at the Library

in our collection

Gordon Powell | Construction with Orange

Gordon Powell
American, 1947-
Construction with Orange
2010
wood, dyed glue, and paint

in our collection

Enrique Santana | Mies 2012, II

Enrique Santana
Spanish, 1947–
Mies 2012, II
2012
oil on linen, 18” x 24”

in our collection

William Conger | Mares

William Conger
American, 1937-
Mares
2012
oil on wood, 14”x14”

in our collection

William Conger | Mesa

William Conger
American, 1937-
Mesa
2012
oil on wood, 14”x14”

in our collection

Barbara Cooper | Circuit

Barbara Cooper
American, 1949-
Circuit
2015
wood and perforated stainless steel, 18’ x 7’x8’

Exhibits

David Marcet

Up Close and Personal by David Marcet June – August, 2014 Hinsdale resident David Marcet is a figurative artist who hails from Chicago, Illinois. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Drake University in 1997 and his MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2005. David is

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William Blake

Patinas from the American Civil War by William Blake March – May, 2015 William Blake moved to Hinsdale with his family when he was seven and is a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. He studied at the Florence Academy of Art in the summer of 2012, the Glasgow School of Art in the spring

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Darcy Zoells

Perilous Places by Darcy Zoells March – May, 2017 As an illustrator, my art is always about story, however, the images may take you to some unfamiliar places. Even with a traditional fairytale, I tend to look for an unusual perspective.  The books I have both written and illustrated started with the pictures.

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Art Resources

Browse books in the 700s to learn more and get inspired.

700+

Art, General

701+

Fine and decorative arts and iconography

710

Area planning and landscape architecture

720

Architecture

730

Sculpture and related arts

740

Graphic arts and decorative arts

750

Painting and paintings

760

Printmaking and prints

770

Photography, computer art, cinematography, videography

780

Music

790

Recreational and performing arts

Art Links

Arts DuPage

Arts DuPage is a county-wide arts council established by the Foundation to promote engagement and investment in the arts and creativity for all in the DuPage region.

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago collects, preserves, and interprets works of art of the highest quality, representing the world’s diverse artistic traditions, for the inspiration and education of the public and in accordance with our profession’s highest ethical standards and practices.

The Community House

Based in Hinsdale and serving the surrounding suburbs, The Community House is a nonprofit organization that offers both community recreation and quality social services to people of all ages and walks of life. TCH makes a difference in the lives of thousands of families and individuals by providing local opportunities for athletics, arts and culture, counseling, education services, volunteer opportunities, and community connections.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

The MCA's mission is to bring artists and audiences together, presenting contemporary art and culture in ways that illuminate what it means to be a citizen of both Chicago and the world.

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Rotating Exhibits at the Library

The Hinsdale Public Library has an Art Committee that oversees the management of the Library’s permanent art collection and rotating exhibits. The Art Committee is committed to exhibiting the work of artists who have significant ties to the Chicago area. Committee members identify local artists who can exhibit a cohesive collection that is of high artistic quality and that reflects original concepts. The imagery or subject matter in each exhibit should engage the community by inspiring consideration, questions and/or conversation.

Application Form

Please submit an application form for consideration.