Exhibits
Connect with the arts and learn something new. We frequently exhibit a variety of solo and group shows and informational and interactive displays.
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Current Exhibit
Visions of Life: Perspectives of Artists and Authors
November 2-December 20, 2022
This exhibit features paintings, along with excerpts from short stories inspired by some of the paintings, curated by local editor Ivy Sundell. We hope that you come to appreciate that people can look at the same paintings and take away different thoughts and conjure different stories. For more stories inspired by art, you can find Visions of Life and Visions of Life 2 in the library's collection.
Events:
- Gallery Talk: Ivy Sundell and Visions of Life, Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm
- Art Sparks Writing with Ivy Sundell: Creative Workshop and Open Mic, Thursday, December 8, 6:30 pm
Past Exhibits
Art and Nature: Peaceful Messages of Contemplation
September 7-October 24, 2022
Margarete de Soleil celebrates her passion for forms in nature by working on paper with ink, chalk, pastel, and watercolor. Her art is born of her love of nature, and the joy and reflection nature offers.
Now and Here: The Heritage of Morning Calm
May 14-June 18, 2022
Art Korea of Chicago is an association of artists in Chicagoland. "We make art because there's something inside the creative person that needs to get out."
Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition
April 20-May 5, 2022
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Entries submitted to Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's office will be on display at the library.
A South Asian Perspective, Grishma Shah
February 26-April 17, 2022
A mixed-media exhibition about an artist's journey of inclusion in the South Asian community. Grishma Shah is an artist with a master's degree in Global Health and Community Health from the University of Illinois, recently completed a Public Narrative program at Harvard University, and received her PhD in Community Psychology from National Louis University. As an entertainment psychologist, she shares messages of human experience to local and global communities through various forms of art and storytelling.
Making It Through
January-March, 2022
A group show of works created by library staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Propose an Exhibit
If you’d like to propose an exhibit to display at Skokie Public Library, please review our exhibit guidelines and submit this form. Unfortunately, because of the volume of proposals we receive, we’re not able to individually respond to each inquiry.