Art

Art Displays

The Altadena Library District seeks to provide access to educational, informational and cultural resources to the community. As part of that belief, the library encourages artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing a showcase for art by community and area artists.

The Altadena Library District allows artists to display their artwork for a period of one (1) month, unless a special exception has been made to exhibit for a longer period of time. The Library Representative will arrange with the artists the time slots for setup and dismantling of the exhibit, during library hours. All work must be hung using our hanging system. All work is required to have a wire backing. Hanging work with use of nails or tacks is not allowed in the Reading Court.

Artists interested in displaying their artwork should submit an Artist Exhibition Application or Guest Curator Application with the signed Waiver of Liability to the Altadena Library District Attn: Art Curation Team, art@altadenalibrary.org. Forms can be obtained at either library or submitted on this page.

The Altadena Library District reserves the right to decide what is appropriate for display. The Library reserves the right to reject any part of the exhibit or to change the manner of display. The presentation of any artwork does not imply an endorsement of the exhibit by the Altadena Library District, its Trustees, or its staff.

  • As a meeting place for many Library and community organization events, the Barbara J. Pearson Community Room offers ample wall space for an exhibition that will get high foot traffic throughout the month.

  • The Reading Court, a smaller exhibition space, provides high visibility for artists as it is adjacent to the Main Library’s Information Desk and near many seating areas for Library patrons.

  • The glass display case at the Main Library is the perfect spot for a small collection, with many passersby throughout the month because of its placement.