Image: Learn to Dream by Addie Boswell

The second floor of Brookwood Library is home to the largest non-professional art gallery in Washington County – over 129 feet of wall space! Shute Park Library’s smaller gallery space often showcases artwork from students and emerging artists. It is part of the Hillsboro Cultural Arts District. Both gallery spaces:

• offer an inclusive, all-ages art experience.
• create community and discussion around diverse art and culture.
• create a space where artists and patrons connect.

Hillsboro Public Library is honored to house many beautiful works of art in the Hillsboro Public Art Collection. Public art at Shute Park Library includes the mural, Bird Child Travels Through History, by artist Angelina Marino-Heidel, and Shute Seeds, a sculpture by artist Blessing Hancock. Public art at Brookwood Library includes the murals Learn to Dream and Read to Grow by Addie Boswell.

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Hillsboro Public Library welcomes artists and visual art groups of all ages and abilities to submit a proposal to exhibit original fine art in our gallery spaces. Please review our Art Exhibit Policy.

All exhibits are curated and managed by Library staff and are free and open to the public. Please note: our gallery spaces are not available for commercial purposes, though artists are free to include pricing information for their work.

Gallery Details

• The second floor of Brookwood Library features the largest non-professional gallery space in Washington County, offering 129 feet of wall space accommodating approximately 47 pieces. View the Brookwood gallery map.
• Shute Park Library has wall spaces totaling 14 feet and accommodates approximately 10 pieces. View the Shute Park gallery map.
• No pedestals or cases are currently available for three-dimensional exhibits.
• Artwork must be hung on the walls by the artist using the Arakawa cable and clip system which holds a maximum of 40 pounds on one hanging cable.
• Exhibits typically run for a 2-month period.

Selection Considerations

Exhibit selection is carried out by staff and will be based on:

• Artistic Considerations: Composition and design, visual impact, technical craftsmanship, originality, and cultural significance.
• Logistical Considerations: Eligibility of artist and proposal according to guidelines, including artwork readiness for display, commitment to deadlines, quality of proposal/application materials, etc. In addition, priority may be given to local and new artists.
• Overall Gallery Considerations: Diversity of themes and representation across all exhibits, facility logistics and other practical and logistical considerations specific to our building and its functions. Staff will consider a wide range of artistic expression; however, the Library is mindful that all segments of the community and all age groups use the display areas.