The Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery at the Crawfordsville District Public Library would like to invite the public to view the Art League of Montgomery County’s annual art exhibition.
The Art League exhibition is open to the public now through mid-September during CDPL’s regular opening hours. Several artworks will be available for sale (cash only) during the exhibition through the Lending Department.
This year’s exhibition includes more than one hundred works of art by members of the Art League. Visitors can view traditional oil paintings and complex textiles. They can read the story of an adventurous traveler or lose themselves in the glamorous sparkle of jewelry. There is a variety of mediums and sizes and there is something for every art connoisseur.
Several pieces are available for purchase. Art is a fantastic gift because it can bring joy to someone during the best and worst of times while supporting local, hard-working artists who may live near you.
The Art League’s permanent art collection is also on display in the library in the CDPL’s permanent collection. Artwork by local ALMC artists past and present can be viewed primarily on the second floor. Part of this collection is the Bicentennial Quilt, which hangs on the first floor. The quilt consists of 42 hand-stitched squares based on our community’s history and colorful knowledge. It was gifted to the community by the Art League in 1976. ALMC members have dedicated their lives to art and educational freedom for generations.
Be sure to stop by the gallery to see these amazing works of art during the annual Art Walk, sponsored by the Art League of Montgomery County in partnership with local businesses and organizations. The Art Walk invites participants to view art in the windows of local businesses along Washington, Main, Green and Market Streets, as well as at the Carnegie Museum, CDPL, Green Street Gallery, Created by Artisan Gallery and more. Brochures and maps will be available at all locations displaying art on September 13 and 14. Red balloons will mark the locations during the event on September 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about this event on Facebook at @CrawfordsvilleArtWalk.
The Art League has been active in this community for more than a century. The organization was founded in 1896 by a group of women with interests in art history, needlework, and socialization. The founding premise of beautifying the community through benevolence and stewardship has remained unchanged. The Art League’s activities and focus have changed over the years to reflect the local talent and available resources of this community. The ALMC continues to work with local organizations to ensure that the arts remain an important part of our traditions.
“The Art League of Montgomery County is open to anyone in our community who appreciates and enjoys art,” said Art League President Kathy Steele. “You don’t have to be an artist.”
If you would like to become a member or are interested in supporting local ALMC projects, send your name and contact information to The Art League of Montgomery County, PO Box 2, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, or pick up a membership brochure at the library. You will be contacted by a representative once the Membership Committee or Board of Directors receives your information.
For more information about upcoming events at CDPL, visit online at https://crawfordsvillelibrary.in.gov/.
If you are an artist or member of an artist group and are interested in exhibiting your work at the Mary Bishop Memorial Gallery in 2025 or 2026, please contact the Gallery Coordinator at 765-362-2242 for details.
