Westport has a rich heritage as an artists' community, which continues today with a vibrant, local arts scene. Our goal is to honor this legacy by making the arts accessible to everyone.
Our three galleries of rotating exhibits provide visitors with the opportunity to experience original work by local artists. The Library's permanent art collection and ongoing arts programming further demonstrate our deep commitment to the local and regional arts community.
Featured exhibits change on a regular basis. If you would like to suggest an idea for an exhibit, please review the Exhibit Inquiry Guidelines.
On display from July 30 through September 27
Sheffer Gallery: July 30 through September 27
Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, August 6, 6-8 pm in the Trefz Forum
'Heirlooms' is deeply rooted in exploring intense emotional responses to life experiences. In this series, Jodi Brown Steifel particularly focus on themes of motherhood. She delves into the complexities of postpartum depression, anxiety, the wonder of new life, and the process of breaking free from generational traumas.
Jesup Gallery: August 1 through September 27
Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, August 6, 6-8 pm in the Trefz Forum
Streetlights & Sanctuaries is a collection of paintings inspired by Black childhood and the simple moments that shaped us. Before social media, before cell phones, before the world felt so heavy, there was imagination, community, and freedom. A sidewalk became a playground. A basketball court became a gathering place. A neighborhood became a world.
South Gallery: July 31 through September 27
Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, August 6, 6-8 pm in the Trefz Forum
Chloe Ellison is a self-taught photographer and freediver whose work reveals hidden worlds under the surface. Raised down the road from Compo Beach, Ellison developed an early fascination with the ocean. She is inspired by the tension between old and new, using antique cameras to explore themes of memory and discovery
Upcoming Exhibits TBA
