Art Gallery
The Friends of the Sherborn Library support culture in the community with exhibits of local art, photography and visual media. Exhibits are managed by the Friends of the Sherborn Library.
Notice of Upcoming Artist Application Period
The Friends of the Sherborn Library currently hosts art exhibits in the Sherborn Library’s Community Room and is looking for artists who are interested in participating in these shows.
By submitting an inquiry, artists will be added to the library's list of potential artists to contact for participating in a show. Artists are chosen based on the theme of upcoming shows and how this fits in with the variety of the art from throughout the year.
We are currently accepting applications for the Fall '26, Winter '27, and Spring '27 shows. Please click here for the application form.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Marney Howes (Friends of the Sherborn Library: Exhibits) a mkrupat@mac.com.
Winter 2026: At Home in Sherborn - On Display Now from January 2026 - March 2026
Layane Smith's collection brings together new and past works inspired by the natural beauty, quiet energy, and sense of belonging found in Sherborn. Featuring local birds, wild horses, and peaceful Massachusetts landscapes, her paintings invite viewers to pause and reconnect with the world around them. Layane creates art grounded in color, emotion, and her deep connection to nature. Through mixed media and layered brushwork, she aims to spark joy and help others feel more present and alive.
The exhibit will be on view from January 10, 2026 through March 2026.
Fall 2025: Birds of Sherborn
Local photographer Neil Kessler displays his stunning bird photography, which captures the elegance and power of local species.
Spring 2025: Art of the Automobile
Photographer Steven Edson unveils his captivating series, which delves into the intricate design and engineering behind iconic automobiles from the late 1800s to 2020. The exhibition features a stunning array of Antique, Vintage, Classic, Modern, and high-performance models, showcasing the evolution of automotive craftsmanship.
Having spent over seven years on this project, Edson’s work offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art, science, and industry. Whether you're a casual driver, a car collector, or simply someone with a passion for design, this show promises to spark your interest—and it's sure to captivate even the youngest future drivers!
Winter 2025: Art from the Inside
Art From Inside, a powerful exhibit by The Prison Book Program (PBP) that amplifies the voices of incarcerated artists. For over 50 years, PBP has provided free books to individuals in prisons across the U.S., with 2022 seeing over 53,000 books sent to readers nationwide. Art From Inside displays artwork created as expressions of gratitude from these readers, often depicting reading as a form of escape and self-growth. The pieces in this exhibit showcase the detailed techniques that can be achieved with the simplest tools, most commonly ballpoint pen and pencil. Art from Inside shows how much talent, creativity and human potential resides behind bars. Kelly Brotzman, the Executive Director of the Prison Book Program, gave a talk on January 16, 2025 on access to books in US prisons and jails and how this relates to the show, Art From The Inside.
Past Art Gallery Exhibits
Whimsical Art by dd Design
dd Designs can be defined by one word, whimsical. Using bright, bold, vivid colors, Devin creates artwork that perks people up, uplifts them, and makes people smile. The designs themselves seem 3 dimensional, as if they are popping off the canvas. After Devin creates a piece of art, she always names it, but she is so interested in hearing what others “see” in her art. Art is subjective, no two people will see it the same way. Her desire is to inspire young people to pursue their dreams and to dream in color!
Ode to the Sea:
The Friends of the Sherborn Library Welcome Committee hosted a winter social in conjunction with the opening art reception for the winter 2024 art show, "Ode to the Sea," featuring underwater art work by Bonnie Mineo, Tracey Maroni and Lisa Knox.
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Please join us for the opening reception of our spring art show, Bridging the Abstract, featuring works by Lisa Hayden of Melted Theory, and light refreshments.
This programming is brought to you by the Friends of the Sherborn Library, who provide support for and ongoing improvements of programs, materials, and services of the Library for the benefit of the Sherborn community.
Lisa Hayden's Website:
This mini art show invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and find beauty in their own world. Through her paintings, Atefeh Yazdanparast strives to portray the beauty hidden in the ordinary, a cup of coffee steaming in the morning light, a colorful stack of French macaroons, or two little red apples resting side-by-side. These paintings are a gentle reminder to savor life's simple pleasures and treasure the joy found in everyday objects.
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The Sherborn Library's Fall 2023 art exhibit featured two local artists who both focus on capturing moments in nature and the world around us. Aidan Garrity is a wildlife photographer, based in Framingham, who captures detailed photos of wild animals in their environments. Obie Miller is an en plein air painter who learns directly from nature by immersing himself completely into the environment. For this show, Miller has focused on nearby locations in Sherborn, Dover and Holliston.
Aidan Garrity's instagram: framwildlife & website: www.aidanjgarrity.darkroom.com
Obie Miller's Website: https://www.hollistonpleinair.com/
The Sherborn Library’s inaugural art show in the newly opened library featured 10 local artists from Dover and Sherborn. These artists all contributed pieces that represent their collections and together, these pieces created an amazing assortment of art from the community. Please check out samples from these artists below:
