Great art collections are not only found in museums, corporate lobbies or outdoor public spaces. It can also be found in libraries. Libraries are not the same old SHHH! No talking! – cold and boring vaults they once were. Today, they are architectural marvels inside and out. Making a connection with patrons through their cultures and interests beyond books they come for is becoming a real priority. Creating a space that beckons to visitors and lingers in the minds of patrons makes for both an enjoyable and memorable place.
In this article An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights there are some interesting thoughts regarding visual and performing arts in a library setting:
“Visual and performing arts can transform understanding and appreciation of the world in all its cultural diversity. The American Library Association affirms that visual and performing arts can be powerful components of library collections and services. The arts play a vital role in our ability to communicate a broad spectrum of ideas to all people. Developing an understanding and appreciation of visual and performing arts promotes artistic literacy. Libraries should offer opportunities for the community to experience art.
Art can serve personal, political, and aesthetic functions, including personal expression, and social, historical, or political messaging. It may enhance day-to-day living, create visual delight, or challenge the status quo. For the purposes of this interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, art is defined as work created or designated by an artist, with the ability to provoke an aesthetic response, or affect the human senses in some way. Ultimately art is a product combining the artist’s creativity, the viewer’s perception, and a representation of the culture and time in which the work was produced.”
Since the opening of Corporate Artworks in 1988, we have completed projects with a few libraries such as the Mount Prospect Public Library located in Mount Prospect, IL. We have worked with the MPPL for several years and their art collection is truly stunning and continuously growing. Please check out this recent article published by the library about the latest artwork installation from the beginning of this year.
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