Art stimulates the imagination in much the same way as books, so it makes sense for the two to come together in the same space.<\/p>\n
In 2012, Sue Morris and Mary Rashleigh both had the idea to display art at Huntsville Public Library (HPL). They wanted to showcase what local students were creating, and also give local artists an area to display their work.<\/p>\n
At first, Rashleigh coordinated the artists but she passed that role to Anne MacDonald at the Huntsville Art Society in the spring of 2015. Morris\u2019s daughter initially coordinated the schools for the children\u2019s art display; that\u2019s now the role of Amber McNair, HPL\u2019s Youth Services Librarian.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo me, books and art go together,\u201d said Morris. \u201cArt lends visual interest. It\u2019s restful and adds culture. And it\u2019s a way (for the library) to support the visual arts community by giving them an exhibit space.\u201d<\/p>\n
Artists display their works around the library for a two-month period. Many of Huntsville\u2019s talented locals have already had an exhibit, including Elizabeth Johnson, Anna Gaby-Trotz, Janine Marson, Janet Stahle, Kate Brown, Natalie Bertin, Pam Carnochan, Sandy McLellan, Wendy Moses, Robert Winter, Linda Harti, Margot Snow, Marilyn Smith, Nalini Almas, and Pat Whittle. Tyler Ayles just finished an exhibit; now on display for March and April are the works of Catherine Luce.<\/p>\n\n\t\t