Collaboration with South Hills Art League

Jefferson Hills Public Library Hosts South Hills Art League

In November, Jefferson Hills Public Library hosted a very successful exhibit of local art, partnering with the South Hills Art League.   The exhibit was attended by library goers and art lovers alike, and has great potential for continued programming.

Jane Milner, coordinator of the exhibit and Programs Coordinator for the library, says that she was inspired after seeing jewelry exhibits elsewhere by the South Hills Art League.  She contacted the President of the organization, Anne Trimble, and Trimble was pleased to accept an invitation to exhibit in the library.  The exhibit was open for two weeks, and the Library Living Rooms were the perfect place for an exhibit, offering open space and a comfortable atmosphere. 

Members of the South Hills Art League measured the space, brought materials, and set up the exhibit.  Meanwhile, library staff planned for an opening reception, and got the word out by placing newspaper ads, and reaching out to local churches, senior centers, and other community organizations.  For the opening reception, the library invited artists, members of the public, the local press, and community leaders to join in the celebration.

Over the two-week period that the art was on display, the exhibit brought new faces into the library, and visitors were able to vote on their favorite pieces, several of which were sold.  The program was highly successful, and very cost-effective, requiring very little resources from the library.  Plans are currently underway for a second exhibit, with hopes that the library can continue to reach out in their community through art.

To learn more, contact:

Jane Milner
Programs Coordinator
Jefferson Hills Public Library
milnerj@einetwork.net
412-973-7262