Gallery & Exhibits

Logo: Blue decorative frame around words "Gallery at the Metuchen Library"The Library Gallery offers the community the opportunity to display works of art or personal collections of interest. Exhibit space includes secure upright or flat display cases in the foyer and open wall space in the gallery itself.

The Mission of the Library Gallery:

  • To serve our community educationally and aesthetically by exhibiting and fostering the arts in the community.
  • To provide exhibition space to promising emerging artists.
  • To highlight local artists in the community.
  • To provide a venue for established artists who wish to enrich the community by displaying in a local space.
  • To enable the public library to enrich the cultural life of Metuchen.

Interested in displaying an exhibit?
Please use the Exhibit Application Form located below this page.
For questions, please email the Gallery Director, Margaret Cohen – mhcohen.nj@gmail.com


Current Exhibits


Local Eco

Art by Joseph Castronova

On display in the Library Gallery, August 30 – October 29, 2025
Artist’s Reception – Sunday, September 14, 2–4 pm

Artist. Educator. Environmentalist. Metuchen local Joseph Castronova can proudly claim this trifecta of titles. With a BFA in sculpture and an MFA in painting from the School of Visual Arts, Joseph seamlessly shifts between 2D and 3D in his work. Included in his many credits and awards, Joseph is a proud recipient of the Weissglass Purchase Prize at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in New York. In recent years, Joseph has participated in many community art projects including Windows of Understanding, the Middlesex Greenway Artcycle and Residency at First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen. The Gallery at the Metuchen Library, in conjunction with Friends of Metuchen Arts, is thrilled to be part of Joseph’s “Local Eco” project on display Saturday, August 30 – Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Join us at the Artist Reception Sunday, September 14, 2-4 pm.

Artwork by Joseph Castronova

Ardency

Art by Justin Ren and Wendy Zhu of Little Fish Art Studio

On display on the Main Floor, October 7-November 10, 2025
Artists’ Reception – Sunday, October 12, 2-4pm

Artists’ statements:
Justin Ren:
Hi, my name is Justin Ren. I am 17 years old and I go to John P. Stevens High School. I would describe myself as a creative and curious person who enjoys expressing ideas through visual art. I love to create because it helps me relax and focus. When I’m drawing, it can turn my imagination into something real, loving the feelings of fulfillment from seeing my ideas come to life.
I’m so glad to have the opportunity to exhibit my art and very excited to share my creative side with others.

Wendy Zhu:
Hello, I’m Wendy Zhu. I’m 17 years old, and a senior at John P. Stevens High School. Working on art gives me peace of mind and the ability to focus. Although there are challenges while working, seeing the beautiful finished pieces makes me think it’s worth it.
I’d like to thank the library for displaying my works, and thanks to everyone here for coming. I hope you have a great time!

 


Previous Exhibits

Check out our previous Exhibits at the Metuchen Library.