Gallery & Exhibits

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 Exhibit

Vibrant Expressions
Modupe Alatise Odusote

On display September 3-October 24, 2024
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 15, 2-4pm

The Gallery at the Metuchen Library is thrilled to present Modupe Alatise Odusote’s “Vibrant Expressions” on display Tuesday, September 3, through Thursday, October 24, 2024. This exhibition marries vibrant and emotive painting, mixed media work of bold colored fabric, intricate patterns, and themes inspired by the artist’s Yoruba heritage. Modupe is an America-Nigerian Artist, born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria, with works influenced by life experiences in Nigeria, the United States, and South Africa. Come feel the rhythm, joy and excitement pulsing from each work.