The Art Committee of Friends of the Anacortes Public Library was formed in 2018. The Committee conducted juried exhibitions of local art in the Friend's Community Room at the Anacortes Public Library. When in place the exhibited art enhanced the Community Room, and a portion of the proceeds of any sales went to the Friends for their work in support of the library. Hundreds of visitors to the Community Room per month viewed the art.
Before each exhibition, artists living in the 98221 zip code were invited to submit their two-dimensional art for consideration. Artists Cynthia Richardson and Lanny Bergner initiated the first exhibit which ran for four months. Later exhibits, featuring twelve or more artists, were run for three consecutive months.
An artists’ reception was held in the Community Room on the opening Saturday of each new exhibit. At the reception the public was invited to meet the artists, to view the artwork selected for the exhibit, and enjoy refreshments. The art was also available for viewing when the room was unused at certain hours during the weeks the exhibition is mounted.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Art Committee has been disbanded and no further exhibits are planned.
Before each exhibition, artists living in the 98221 zip code were invited to submit their two-dimensional art for consideration. Artists Cynthia Richardson and Lanny Bergner initiated the first exhibit which ran for four months. Later exhibits, featuring twelve or more artists, were run for three consecutive months.
An artists’ reception was held in the Community Room on the opening Saturday of each new exhibit. At the reception the public was invited to meet the artists, to view the artwork selected for the exhibit, and enjoy refreshments. The art was also available for viewing when the room was unused at certain hours during the weeks the exhibition is mounted.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Art Committee has been disbanded and no further exhibits are planned.