Art at the library

Times Reporter

 

Once again patrons of the Strathmore Municipal Library can peruse art that is on display. The exhibit, named The Forest, will be on display until August 15. 

Over 140 artists from across Alberta submitted their work for consideration for exhibition. From there the Alberta Society of Artists selected 13 works and artists to participate in the Travelling Exhibition Program. 

“It gives a great opportunity for smaller communities such as Strathmore to be able to bring different art from artists around the province to our community,” said Carmen Erison, Assistant Director of Library Services with the Strathmore Municipal Library.

Along with displaying local artists works, the library has been hosting three art exhibits a year for the last few years. Erison said it’s neat to be able to display such quality work in the community and feels there’s no better place then the library. 

“We feel the library is a good place to exhibit art. (It’s) a nice quiet place to enjoy, (to) read a book and see some great art while you’re here,” said Erison. 

“We love to exhibit local artist’s work, that’s part of our mandate is to really support our local artists. We also invite local artists to come and exhibit their art if they want. Here you can walk into your local library for free and view just as good of art as you would see in the Glenbow that’s what’s kind of cool about it.”

Once a year the Strathmore Municipal Library is given a catalogue to go through, and to see what exhibits are available to be brought in. Unfortunately none of the work is available for purchase. The exhibit, however, is free. People are welcome to stop into the library and see it as many times as they would like.