Exhibition Spaces
Exhibition Spaces
We champion artistic expression as a genuine form of storytelling in our community spaces.
Explore information about each exhibition space below. Libraries are listed alphabetically.
Artists can set up a time with the Library Exhibition Lead at their assigned location to learn more about the hanging system and ensure that all artwork will work with the available hardware. We do not have measurements for each space at this time, but if you need measurements to plan for your show, please contact the Library Exhibition Lead for the location you are exhibiting at, and they will work with you on this information.
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Read the Madison Public Library’s Art Policy.
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Still have questions? Read our exhibition FAQs or contact us.
Alicia Ashman Library
Information coming soon.
Central Library
Space Description: Central Library’s gallery space is on the 3rd floor of the Central Library. This space is unique in that it is a stand-alone gallery space that is also a passageway used for many large events at the library.
Hanging System: Central Library has a drywall backed with 3/4 inch plywood for the gallery space. Screws and nails can go directly into the walls which allows for maximum flexibility for all kinds of work.
Lighting: Track lighting
Goodman South Madison Library
Space Description: Goodman South Madison Library’s primary exhibition space is in the Community Room. There is an art railing throughout the entire library, so lots of room to expand into other library spaces and study rooms as desired.
Hanging System: Goodman South Madison has a metal railing system with hanging wires.
Lighting: Ambient lighting
Hawthorne Library
Space Description: Hawthorne Library’s primary exhibition space is in the community room. There is a lot of kid and family programming in this space.
Hanging System: Hawthorne has a wooden railing system with hanging wires.
Lighting: Ambient lighting
Lakeview Library
Space Description: Lakeview Library’s primary exhibition space is in the community rooms at the back of the library.
Hanging System: Lakeview has a metal railing system with hanging wires.
Lighting: Ambient lighting
photos coming soon…
Meadowridge Library
Space Description: Meadowridge Library’s has art railing and does exhibitions throughout the entire library. There is art railing above many shelves and also in a big programming space that has extra tall walls.
Hanging System: Meadowridge has a metal railing system with hanging rods. We are transitioning this space to hanging wires.
Lighting: Track lighting
Monroe Street Library
Information coming soon.
Pinney Library
Information coming soon.
Sequoya Library
Space Description: Sequoya Library has a large amount of art railing throughout the library. There are some primary exhibition spaces that are most often used by artists in the main part of the library. There are also opportunities to expand an exhibition through much of the building into secondary exhibition spaces if desired.
Hanging System: Sequoya has a metal railing system with hanging wires.
Lighting: Track lighting
