Our Artist in Residence program highlights the arts, social justice and civic engagement, celebrating local creative talent in inclusive ways. Each residency is unique and may include an exhibit, programs or performances.
Artist in Residence
Artists
We frequently work with local artists to produce illustrations for program materials or murals in our buildings. We prioritize equity and inclusion in selecting artists to work with.
Artist in Residence
2022 Year of Wonder Artists
For our Year of Wonder, we partnered with four local artists to celebrate the wonders of every season.
2022 Year of Wonder ArtistsSummer of Learning Artists
The Library and local artists collaborated on artwork for the Summer of Learning.
Summer of Learning ArtistsBook Bingo / Lotería Artists
The Library and local artists collaborated on artwork for Book Bingo and Lotería de Lectura.
Book Bingo / Lotería ArtistsSPL Lockers Artists
We worked with local artists to create artwork for our SPL Lockers.
SPL Lockers Artists2020 Postcard Series Artists
In 2020, we engaged three local artists to create a set of postcards as part of our winter "Thrive Together" campaign in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Postcard Series ArtistsSPL Murals Artists
We have commissioned murals by local artists that can be found at the Central Library and our neighborhood branches.
Murals Artists