LIBRARY CLOSING AT 11AM (12.13.25)

Due to accumulating snow, the library will close at 11am, and all of today's Bookmobile stops are cancelled. (12.13.25)
If you have questions, text 309.446.8398 or call 309.590.6167 before 11am. 

Local Artist Exhibit

Located around the 2nd floor of Bloomington Public Library, featured local artist works are displayed for patrons to view and enjoy. Have some art you'd like to display at the library? Please fill out the Art Exhibition Proposal form below. If you artwork is approved by staff, please submit the Art Exhibit Acceptance form.
 

Art Exhibit Acceptance Form

Art Exhibition Proposal Form

Bloomington Public Library provides space for artwork and an artist statement to be displayed on the Library’s 2nd floor, around the  A/V collection area. The available spaces are outlined below in more detail. Displays are scheduled at least 6 months in advance. Exhibitions will be on display for 6 weeks unless otherwise agreed upon in advance. Spaces available for displays are: 

  • Wall 1 is approximately 119 inches wide

  • Wall 2 is approximately 203 inches wide

  • Wall 3 is approximately 189 inches wide

The Library has moveable hanging rods available to display artwork. Detailed information about the artwork display rods used at the library is available. Moveable hanging rods range from 25 inches long to 37.5 inches long. Hanging rods can accommodate approximately 30 lbs. of weight. 

The Library has 2 locking, hanging acrylic showcases. The showcases are 18″ in height with variable widths between 24–30″ and variable depths between 6″–8″ and can house up to 30 lbs of weight.

Not all locations will necessarily be appropriate for all artwork due to size restrictions and weight limitations listed above. 

This is an exhibit for
How would you like to be contacted?
Please provide the following information (title, date, medium, size, and if the item is for sale). List up to 15 items
Example: Self Portrait, 2021,  oil on canvas, 10X10, not for sale.
Have you exhibited at Bloomington Public Library Before?
Have you exhibited your artwork elsewhere?
May the library display digitized photos of your work online?