Exhibits
Exhibits of artwork, photographs, and collections are welcome at the Hillsdale Free Public Library.
The library’s exhibit spaces include:
- The Meeting Room Gallery, furnished with a Walker art hanging system that accommodates 45 linear feet
- Three Display Cases, located along the lower lobby hallway. Each case measures 10” deep, 28” wide, and 33” high.
Potential exhibitors must review and complete the Exhibits Policy, Application and Acceptance Form, and contact the Library Director (dave@hfpl.org) to arrange dates and logistics.
Current and recent exhibits:
- On Exhibit in May – LEGO: Thinking Outside the Box
Get inspired by original LEGO creations on exhibit at the library. The Hillsdale Train Station, Union Pacific rail cars, and a lighthouse are among the designs on display in the lobby’s glass cases. - On Exhibit in May – 6th Annual Access For All Art Show
Visit the Meeting Room at the Hillsdale Library to view the artwork featured in the 6th Annual Access For All Art Show for People with Disabilities. - On Exhibit in April – More Winter’s Work by Lois Fonde
Watercolor and colored-pencil paintings by artist Lois Fonde are on exhibit in the Meeting Room Gallery. And her handmade greeting cards are showcased in the lobby’s Glass Display Cases. - On Exhibit in March – Seascapes, Landscapes & Railroad Trains by Barry Shiff
Throughout March, the Hillsdale Free Public Library is pleased to exhibit the artwork of Barry Shiff, renowned for his maritime and early 20th century scene paintings. - On Exhibit in February – Library’s 1st 90 Years
Learn about the Hillsdale Free Public Library’s first 90 years. A timeline of milestones tells the story of its growth from 1935 to 2026. - On Exhibit in February – Colombianidad
Visit the Meeting Room Gallery! Colombiandad presents the work of several family members, demonstrating how their Colombian heritage expresses itself through different media. - On Exhibit in December – Dave’s Stuff: Tension, Tensegrity & Balance (or Unbalanced?), Old & New
Artist (and Hillsdale Library Director) Dave Franz’s perspective on drawing: It’s… - On Exhibit in December – Carol S. Miller Handbags
Hillsdale-resident exhibits her unique and distinctive bags Carol S. Miller, a… - On Exhibit in November – Go Nuts!
Check out our menagerie of animals, created by Joan (Marsala) Morse… - On Exhibit in November – A Journey from Waste to Art
The Hillsdale Free Public Library is pleased to exhibit the artwork… - On Exhibit in October – Oil Paintings by Lynn Massey
Hillsdale Free Public Library invites you to an exhibition of oil… - On Exhibit in October – Baring Our Souls
Check out the display cases in the library’s lobby for this… - On Exhibit in September – Conceptual Creative Expressions
View paintings by Michael Johnston in the library’s Meeting Room beginning… - On Exhibit in August – Spreading PH*Awareness Through Art
Hillsdale teen artist Priya Bavalia raises awareness through her art for… - On Exhibit in July – Watercolors by Christina Turczyn
Reception – Meet the artist on Saturday, July 19, from 2:00… - On Exhibit in June – Mixed Media, Mixed Minds
A collection of works created by One River School’s advanced teen… - On Exhibit in April – A Three (Alternate) Generational Family of Painters
Throughout April, the Hillsdale Free Public Library is pleased to exhibit… - On Exhibit in April – Works of Heart and Other Stories
Extended through May! During April, local jewelry designer and metals artist… - On Exhibit – Nostalgic Historic New Jersey and New York
Barry Shiff Paintings Bring Bygone Days to Life Meet Barry at… - On Exhibit – Multi Media Art by Suzi Gerace & Dream Makers Art Studio
January exhibits showcase works by Gerace and three other artists An… - On Exhibit – Woodwork and Pen & Ink Drawings
Original Work by Wheez The library is pleased to welcome back… - On Exhibit – Woodturning Creations
Bowls and Woodland Creatures by Dave Franz Come check out the… - On Exhibit – This Is Our Time Capsule
A framed collage by Lianna Samoyedny is on exhibit in the… - On Exhibit: Burton Hall – “Rides and Roads”
The photography of Burton Hall will be on display in the… - On Exhibit: Handcrafted Jewelry by Naho Kambayashi
The fine jewelry crafted by Naho Kambayashi will be on exhibit… - On Exhibit: Dream Makers Studio Artists & Students
Please join the artists and students at a special reception on… - On Exhibit: The Pottery of Maureen Lostumbo
The pottery of local artist Maureen Lostumbo is on display in…