Art Exhibits at the Library
The Georgetown Public Library hosts art exhibits year-round, and we are proud to have received the Silver or Gold award for “Best Place to View Art” in the Best of Georgetown Awards every year since 2014.
Below is a calendar of current and upcoming exhibits and events. You can click on each exhibit title to see an image and find additional information about the exhibit. Artists who are interested in exhibiting in the library can scroll down to Exhibiting Your Work in the Library for information about our annual open call for proposals.
The library is also a City Sculpture Tour location.
July 2024
12mayAll Day26julTexas Society of Sculptors 16th Annual Summer Show
Event Details
Exhibit: May 12-July 26, 2024 People’s Choice Award Voting: May 12- June 9 Reception: Sunday, June 16, 1-3 p.m. Sculpture Demonstrations: Saturday, July 20, 1-3 p.m. Location: First and Second
Event Details
Exhibit: May 12-July 26, 2024
People’s Choice Award Voting: May 12- June 9
Reception: Sunday, June 16, 1-3 p.m.
Sculpture Demonstrations: Saturday, July 20, 1-3 p.m.
Location: First and Second Floors
The Texas Society of Sculptors is holding their 16th annual summer sculpture show in the Georgetown Public Library May 12-July 26. The exhibit is open to artists from across the state.
Cash awards, including the “People’s Choice Award,” will be funded by the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board. Visitors to the exhibit can pick up a ballot and vote for their favorite pieces May 12-June9. Award winners will be announced Sunday, June 16, at 1 pm, at an Artists’ Reception on the second floor of the library.
Additionally, on Saturday, July 20, from 1-3, sculptors with work in the show will demonstrate various techniques in a come-and-go Sculpture Demonstration in the library lobby.
Most of the pieces in the exhibit will be available for purchase.
The winners for 2024 are:
- First Place – “Home Grown” by Jim Woodruff
- Second Place – “Iron Dragonfly” by Rodney Butler
- Third Place – “Pathway” by Ashley Thompson
- Honorable Mention: Metal – “Flamedrop” by Laura Armstrong
- Honorable Mention: Ceramics – “Lickety Kiss” by Kaki Bassi
- Honorable Mention: Stone or Wood – “Endure” by J.J. Priour
- Honorable Mention: Mixed media– “Dream Holiday Wish” by Dar Richardson
- People’s Choice: “Prickly Pear Sanctuary” by Ronnie Wells
- Librarian’s Choice: “Armadillo” by Ken Law
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Time
May 12, 2024 - July 26, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
Location
Georgetown Public Library - Bridge & Hall Galleries
402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626
Organizer
02julAll Day01augDan Starling: Caledonian Castles
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.. Location: Bridge Gallery About
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m..
Location: Bridge Gallery
About this exhibit Dan Starling says, “I have always enjoyed experiencing the beauty of God’s creation in nature.
I lived twenty-five years (1996-2021) in Scotland as a pastor. It was in 2018 that I picked up a camera for the first time and began to capture images and share them on social media. I was pleasantly surprised that people actually seemed to enjoy what I was sharing. I built a following posting mainly Scottish castle images. I enjoyed the rugged man-made structures set in the equally rugged but beautiful Scottish landscape.
I find landscape photography and photography in general a great way to exercise my own creativity. Believing that God has created us all in His image has become an important part of who I am and how I interpret what I see through my lens. My desire is to create images that share the beauty that is out there, be that landscapes, cityscapes, or even portraits.
In 2021 I moved to Texas with my wife Pat and our three teenaged children. Although I miss shooting Scottish landscapes, in Texas I still enjoy shooting the skyline of Austin and simple beauty found here, such as wildflowers, not to mention the wonders of the wider American landscape beyond central Texas.
In this exhibition I hope to share the beauty of the ancient Caledonian fortifications and castles. For me, there was nothing quite like standing on a sea cliff seeing the sun rise behind a medieval castle or watching a castle reveal itself slowing through the morning fog. I hope you are able to experience a “wee bit” of this through my collection of images.”
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Time
July 2, 2024 - August 1, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
02julAll Day01augTeresa (Terry) Soll: Painting with Fabric
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Hall Gallery
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Hall Gallery
I was away from traditional art for 40 years. As a watercolor artist turned fabric and sewing machine store owner free time was spent creating clothing, quilts, and sewing classes.
After retiring and taking one class from Karen Eckmeier, I realized that I could combine the fabric that I love and the painting skills from the past to create non- traditional art.
Usually, I test run a subject in acrylics or watercolor to see if I want to move forward with the subject matter. The fabric art is time consuming. Each picture is an art quilt with fabric and thread but also a painting with acrylics or watercolor. The elegance is displaying them as traditional art under museum glass.
There are no mistakes only opportunities to be creative.
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Time
July 2, 2024 - August 1, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
02julAll Day11augRoland Jimenez: Miles to Somewhere: A Journey Through the Land of Fire and Ice
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 11, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Cafe Gallery
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 11, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Cafe Gallery
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Iceland with this captivating photo exhibit, showcasing the stunningly surreal landscapes captured through the lens of local photographer, Roland Jimenez. This visual journey includes highlights from a five-day, 50-mile backpacking trek, where rugged mountainscapes, breathtaking waterfalls, geothermal springs, majestic glaciers, and unexpected enchanting forests reveal the untouched splendor of Iceland. Complemented by a road trip that explores Iceland’s diverse terrain, from black sand beaches and epic glacier lakes to native Icelandic horses in their element, this exhibit will transport you to the heart of Iceland’s natural wonders.
Roland Jimenez is an outdoor adventure, landscape, and wildlife photographer based in Austin, Texas. With a passion for exploring the great outdoors, Roland captures the raw beauty and breathtaking moments of nature through his lens. His work spans from serene landscapes and majestic wildlife to showcasing the exhilarating thrill of the unknown, each photograph telling a unique story of the natural world. Through his captivating images, he aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world while encouraging people to venture outside and experience the wonders of nature for themselves.
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Time
July 2, 2024 - August 11, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
12jul4:00 pm6:00 pmArtist Reception for Dan Starling: Caledonian Castles
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.. Location: Bridge Gallery About
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m..
Location: Bridge Gallery
About this exhibit Dan Starling says, “I have always enjoyed experiencing the beauty of God’s creation in nature.
I lived twenty-five years (1996-2021) in Scotland as a pastor. It was in 2018 that I picked up a camera for the first time and began to capture images and share them on social media. I was pleasantly surprised that people actually seemed to enjoy what I was sharing. I built a following posting mainly Scottish castle images. I enjoyed the rugged man-made structures set in the equally rugged but beautiful Scottish landscape.
I find landscape photography and photography in general a great way to exercise my own creativity. Believing that God has created us all in His image has become an important part of who I am and how I interpret what I see through my lens. My desire is to create images that share the beauty that is out there, be that landscapes, cityscapes, or even portraits.
In 2021 I moved to Texas with my wife Pat and our three teenaged children. Although I miss shooting Scottish landscapes, in Texas I still enjoy shooting the skyline of Austin and simple beauty found here, such as wildflowers, not to mention the wonders of the wider American landscape beyond central Texas.
In this exhibition I hope to share the beauty of the ancient Caledonian fortifications and castles. For me, there was nothing quite like standing on a sea cliff seeing the sun rise behind a medieval castle or watching a castle reveal itself slowing through the morning fog. I hope you are able to experience a “wee bit” of this through my collection of images.”
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Time
July 12, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Georgetown Public Library - Cafe Gallery
Organizer
12jul4:00 pm6:00 pmArtist Reception for Teresa (Terry) Soll: Painting with Fabric
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Hall Gallery
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Hall Gallery
I was away from traditional art for 40 years. As a watercolor artist turned fabric and sewing machine store owner free time was spent creating clothing, quilts, and sewing classes.
After retiring and taking one class from Karen Eckmeier, I realized that I could combine the fabric that I love and the painting skills from the past to create non- traditional art.
Usually, I test run a subject in acrylics or watercolor to see if I want to move forward with the subject matter. The fabric art is time consuming. Each picture is an art quilt with fabric and thread but also a painting with acrylics or watercolor. The elegance is displaying them as traditional art under museum glass.
There are no mistakes only opportunities to be creative.
more
Time
July 12, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Georgetown Public Library - Cafe Gallery
Organizer
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 11, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Cafe Gallery
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 11, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Cafe Gallery
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Iceland with this captivating photo exhibit, showcasing the stunningly surreal landscapes captured through the lens of local photographer, Roland Jimenez. This visual journey includes highlights from a five-day, 50-mile backpacking trek, where rugged mountainscapes, breathtaking waterfalls, geothermal springs, majestic glaciers, and unexpected enchanting forests reveal the untouched splendor of Iceland. Complemented by a road trip that explores Iceland’s diverse terrain, from black sand beaches and epic glacier lakes to native Icelandic horses in their element, this exhibit will transport you to the heart of Iceland’s natural wonders.
Roland Jimenez is an outdoor adventure, landscape, and wildlife photographer based in Austin, Texas. With a passion for exploring the great outdoors, Roland captures the raw beauty and breathtaking moments of nature through his lens. His work spans from serene landscapes and majestic wildlife to showcasing the exhilarating thrill of the unknown, each photograph telling a unique story of the natural world. Through his captivating images, he aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world while encouraging people to venture outside and experience the wonders of nature for themselves.
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Time
July 12, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Georgetown Public Library - Cafe Gallery
Organizer
20jul1:00 pm3:00 pmSculpture Demonstrations
Event Details
Sculpture Demonstrations: Saturday, July 20, 1-3 p.m. Location: Lobby Sculptors with the Texas Society of Sculptors (TSOS) will offer a free demonstration of varied sculpting techniques in a come-and-go sculpture demonstration
Event Details
Sculpture Demonstrations: Saturday, July 20, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Lobby
Sculptors with the Texas Society of Sculptors (TSOS) will offer a free demonstration of varied sculpting techniques in a come-and-go sculpture demonstration in the Library Lobby on Saturday, July 20. The event occurs just a week before the end of the group’s sixteenth annual summer sculpture show in the Library.
Artists will all work simultaneously in the Lobby throughout the 2-hour event, and attendees can move from table to table to watch them and ask questions.
Artists include:
Elizabeth Bonura creates Family Portrait Sculptures, Plaques and Christmas Ornaments all inspired by life, love, and mostly family. She specializes in ceramics, metals, and resin.
Marla Ripperda is a 5th generation Texan and Co-Owner of the Daniel Adams Gallery at 908 Second Street in Marble Falls, TX. She specializes in ceramics and mixed media.
Candy Chick-Nichols sculptures are an homage to the women of her family and the gorgeous legacy and lasting value of their craft. She specializes in ceramics.
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Time
July 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Georgetown Public Library - Bridge & Hall Galleries
402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626
Organizer
August 2024
02julAll Day01augDan Starling: Caledonian Castles
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.. Location: Bridge Gallery About
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m..
Location: Bridge Gallery
About this exhibit Dan Starling says, “I have always enjoyed experiencing the beauty of God’s creation in nature.
I lived twenty-five years (1996-2021) in Scotland as a pastor. It was in 2018 that I picked up a camera for the first time and began to capture images and share them on social media. I was pleasantly surprised that people actually seemed to enjoy what I was sharing. I built a following posting mainly Scottish castle images. I enjoyed the rugged man-made structures set in the equally rugged but beautiful Scottish landscape.
I find landscape photography and photography in general a great way to exercise my own creativity. Believing that God has created us all in His image has become an important part of who I am and how I interpret what I see through my lens. My desire is to create images that share the beauty that is out there, be that landscapes, cityscapes, or even portraits.
In 2021 I moved to Texas with my wife Pat and our three teenaged children. Although I miss shooting Scottish landscapes, in Texas I still enjoy shooting the skyline of Austin and simple beauty found here, such as wildflowers, not to mention the wonders of the wider American landscape beyond central Texas.
In this exhibition I hope to share the beauty of the ancient Caledonian fortifications and castles. For me, there was nothing quite like standing on a sea cliff seeing the sun rise behind a medieval castle or watching a castle reveal itself slowing through the morning fog. I hope you are able to experience a “wee bit” of this through my collection of images.”
more
Time
July 2, 2024 - August 1, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
02julAll Day01augTeresa (Terry) Soll: Painting with Fabric
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Hall Gallery
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 1, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Hall Gallery
I was away from traditional art for 40 years. As a watercolor artist turned fabric and sewing machine store owner free time was spent creating clothing, quilts, and sewing classes.
After retiring and taking one class from Karen Eckmeier, I realized that I could combine the fabric that I love and the painting skills from the past to create non- traditional art.
Usually, I test run a subject in acrylics or watercolor to see if I want to move forward with the subject matter. The fabric art is time consuming. Each picture is an art quilt with fabric and thread but also a painting with acrylics or watercolor. The elegance is displaying them as traditional art under museum glass.
There are no mistakes only opportunities to be creative.
more
Time
July 2, 2024 - August 1, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
02julAll Day11augRoland Jimenez: Miles to Somewhere: A Journey Through the Land of Fire and Ice
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 11, 2024 Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Cafe Gallery
Event Details
Exhibit: July 2-August 11, 2024
Reception: July 12, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Cafe Gallery
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Iceland with this captivating photo exhibit, showcasing the stunningly surreal landscapes captured through the lens of local photographer, Roland Jimenez. This visual journey includes highlights from a five-day, 50-mile backpacking trek, where rugged mountainscapes, breathtaking waterfalls, geothermal springs, majestic glaciers, and unexpected enchanting forests reveal the untouched splendor of Iceland. Complemented by a road trip that explores Iceland’s diverse terrain, from black sand beaches and epic glacier lakes to native Icelandic horses in their element, this exhibit will transport you to the heart of Iceland’s natural wonders.
Roland Jimenez is an outdoor adventure, landscape, and wildlife photographer based in Austin, Texas. With a passion for exploring the great outdoors, Roland captures the raw beauty and breathtaking moments of nature through his lens. His work spans from serene landscapes and majestic wildlife to showcasing the exhilarating thrill of the unknown, each photograph telling a unique story of the natural world. Through his captivating images, he aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world while encouraging people to venture outside and experience the wonders of nature for themselves.
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Time
July 2, 2024 - August 11, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
13augAll Day26sepKelley Propst: Fallen
Event Details
Exhibit: August 13 – September 26, 2024 Reception: August 16, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Cafe Gallery Kelley Propst creates leaf art repurpose nature and use
Event Details
Exhibit: August 13 – September 26, 2024
Reception: August 16, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Cafe Gallery
Kelley Propst creates leaf art repurpose nature and use it as a canvas to capture moments and memories she has while out hiking on trails or vacations. She says things like ” The “Waterfall” leaf captures the moment after a good rain storm on part of the Running Brushy Hiking Trail. The “Bozeman” leaf captures me fly fishing for the first time in Bozeman, Montana. “The Way Out West” leaf captures part of West Texas and on this leaf I incorporate the leaf’s natural color to capture the orange sky at sunset. ”
All the leaves are painted using acrylics.
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Time
August 13, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
16aug4:00 pm6:00 pmArtist Reception for Kelley Propst: Fallen
Event Details
Exhibit: August 13 – September 26, 2024 Reception: August 16, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Cafe Gallery Kelley Propst creates leaf art repurpose nature and use
Event Details
Exhibit: August 13 – September 26, 2024
Reception: August 16, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Cafe Gallery
Kelley Propst creates leaf art repurpose nature and use it as a canvas to capture moments and memories she has while out hiking on trails or vacations. She says things like ” The “Waterfall” leaf captures the moment after a good rain storm on part of the Running Brushy Hiking Trail. The “Bozeman” leaf captures me fly fishing for the first time in Bozeman, Montana. “The Way Out West” leaf captures part of West Texas and on this leaf I incorporate the leaf’s natural color to capture the orange sky at sunset. ”
All the leaves are painted using acrylics.
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Time
August 16, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Georgetown Public Library - Cafe Gallery
Organizer
September 2024
13augAll Day26sepKelley Propst: Fallen
Event Details
Exhibit: August 13 – September 26, 2024 Reception: August 16, 4p.m.-6p.m. Location: Cafe Gallery Kelley Propst creates leaf art repurpose nature and use
Event Details
Exhibit: August 13 – September 26, 2024
Reception: August 16, 4p.m.-6p.m.
Location: Cafe Gallery
Kelley Propst creates leaf art repurpose nature and use it as a canvas to capture moments and memories she has while out hiking on trails or vacations. She says things like ” The “Waterfall” leaf captures the moment after a good rain storm on part of the Running Brushy Hiking Trail. The “Bozeman” leaf captures me fly fishing for the first time in Bozeman, Montana. “The Way Out West” leaf captures part of West Texas and on this leaf I incorporate the leaf’s natural color to capture the orange sky at sunset. ”
All the leaves are painted using acrylics.
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Time
August 13, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
Exhibiting Your Work in the Library
The library highly values artists and their work. During each year’s open call, artists and organizations are invited to submit proposals for the next year’s exhibits.
Proposals for exhibits in 2025 are now being accepted March 1- May 15, 2024. Applicants will be sent messages through Submittable.
If you are considering submitting a proposal for an exhibit in 2025, please look over these documents:
- Guidelines for Artists Exhibiting in the Georgetown Public Library 2025
- Policy for Art Exhibits in the Georgetown Public Library
You can submit a proposal in one of two ways: online or by mail/hand delivery. Please note that there is no advantage to submitting proposals early; proposals received March 1 are given the same consideration as those received May 15.
- Online (strongly preferred). The best option is to submit a proposal and upload your images using Submittable. Submittable works best with the Chrome web browser. You just need to create a free Submittable account in order to submit your proposal online. Read more about Submittable here or click below to visit the Submittable site.
- By Mail or Hand-delivery (for those who cannot do electronic submissions). Artists either mail or hand-deliver the form with up to six printed images attached. Your printed proposal form and printed images must be received in the library between March 1 and May 15, whether mailed or hand-delivered. If you would like a MS Word version of the form, contact Ann Evans (see below). The library’s address is 402 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626.
Emailed forms and images are not accepted. If you are able to submit your proposal electronically (the preferred method), please do so through Submittable.
Proposals for art exhibits in the Georgetown Public Library require the same information whether they are submitted online or on paper:
- Proposed exhibit title
- Description of proposed exhibit concept
- Exhibit locations you would prefer (second floor Bridge Gallery, second floor Hall Gallery, or first floor Café Gallery, which includes the wall near the public use computers and two walls by the library café)
- Up to six images of your work
- The URL to your website (optional)
- A description of your artwork in general
- A little about your art background, with the option to upload or attach a resume
- Your availability to install and remove an exhibit in any given month of the year
Proposals that are not selected may be considered in the case of future cancellations.
Thank you for your interest in exhibiting your work at Georgetown Public Library!
Please contact Ann Evans, Adult Services Librarian, at ann.evans@georgetown.org or 512-930-6614 with any questions.