Exhibits
At our library, we believe that art has the power to inspire, enrich, and connect communities. We take pride in fostering a dynamic connection between our artists and the community. Through our exhibits, we aim to not only provide a platform for local talent, but also encourage dialogue and appreciation for the arts.
We actively seek out emerging and established artists from the seacoast area, providing them with a platform to exhibit their work. By highlighting local artists, we celebrate the unique perspectives and cultural diversity that enrich our community. If you are interested in exhibiting your art in our space, please fill out our request to exhibit form, or contact our Programming & Marketing librarian, Tori, at t.simpsontucker.nhpl@gmail.com.
Art Currently on Exhibit
Program Room
For the month of November we are thrilled to host an exhibition with David McPhail & Jan L. Waldron. This month’s exhibit is unique in that it is a collection of works by a husband and wife team.
About the Artists
David McPhail was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. While there, he began illustrating. (You may know his picture books!) His first book was “The RUN JUMP BUMP Book” by Robert Brooks – published by Little Brown and Company, Boston. Later that same year (1971), the first of his own stories was published in “In the Summer I Go Fishing.” In 1972, He has continued to write and illustrate and there are now well over 200 books with his name on them.
Jan L. Waldron, an artist who delves into the realms of oil, acrylics, mixed media, watercolors, ink, graphite, and photography, refuses to confine creativity within boundaries. Jan fixates on the interplay of light and shadows, on the nuances of colors. Each canvas often emerges from a fusion of gathered impressions intertwined with profound emotional echoes — a whisper of belonging, echoes of youthful summers, or visions of tranquil hideaways.
Story Hour with Live Illustration November 2 at 12 PM
Please pre-register for Story Hour!
Exhibit Reception November 2 at 1 PM
