Exhibits
The Process of Art in Nature
Marianne Patrevito About the Artist Marianne Patrevito works in collage and mixed media. Her creative journey began 20 years ago as a way of self-care. Her first art-making experiences were inspired by a “creative process painting” class that focused on the process of making art as opposed to the final output. It allowed for freedom
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Spirit of Life
InJung Oh InJung Oh’s pieces exist as spaces where symbols and abstractions are animated with meaning. Oh creates psychological moments of reflection and balance in the face of a world filled with tensions—gendered, cultural, and spiritual—and explores complicated multiplicities, particularly those pertaining to her identity. Raised in a traditional Korean family, she now lives with
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Historical Exhibit: Grace Bagley
Rediscovering the Life and Work of Hinsdale Social Reformer Grace Bagley Have you heard of Grace Bagley, Hinsdale’s 19th-century social reformer? This exhibit focuses on her extraordinary and recently rediscovered life. When Safina Uberoi and Lukas Ruecker purchased the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed 1894 Bagley House in 2021, they didn’t realize the incredible story they were
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Art Resources
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Art, General
Fine and decorative arts and iconography
Area planning and landscape architecture
Architecture
Sculpture and related arts
Graphic arts and decorative arts
Painting and paintings
Printmaking and prints
Photography, computer art, cinematography, videography
Music
Recreational and performing arts
Art Links
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 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.
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.
Art Exhibits
Featured Exhibits at the Library
The Hinsdale Public Library has an Art Commission 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.
Please submit an application form for consideration.
Hinsdale Public Library is fortunate to have a collection of fine art on display for patrons to see whenever we are open.