Art Gallery

The Hidden Story

An Art Project by Children of the Groton Community School

When children discover letters, they first see them as interesting shapes. Over time they learn that letters have names, and eventually they link the letters to sounds. Before we know it, children are connecting letters to their names and the important people and objects around them, inspiring a love of literacy and excitement for taking the next steps to reading and writing. The letters embedded in the artwork represent the children's journey along the path of literacy.

The materials used to create the collage artwork are a few examples of what is used in the classroom for children to organically explore letters. Alphabet puzzles, alphabet stamping, and reading stories by so many wonderful authors are all embedded into these collaborative pieces of artwork. The colors represent the classrooms to show the united literacy journey that Groton Community School is on. Together, we can find the hidden story!

---

Ken Hansen,
Curator

Generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Exhibition Photo Gallery

• 
• 
• 
• 

---

The Owen Smith Shuman Art Gallery exhibits several shows each year, featuring artists from Groton and area communities, in both solo and group shows.

• Guidelines for Submitting Artwork / Exhibition Proposals

  The Owen Smith Shuman Gallery of the Groton Public Library accepts submissions for art exhibits on a rolling basis. The Curator is responsible for selecting art for exhibits. In general, preference is given to group shows over solo exhibits and to local artists in Groton and surrounding communities

  About the Venue
  The Owen Smith Shuman Gallery is a beautiful, well-lit gallery that is supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust and is an integral part of the local art scene. The Endowment provides for receptions, publicity, and a curator. Artists should carry their own insurance as the gallery does not have insurance for exhibited works.
  
  Requirements:
  • Submit 16-20 slides or digital images with the artist’s name and the title of the image on the slide. A CD or USB submission must have the artist name on it as well as a separate document listing the titles, media, and size of each piece.
  • A complete proposal should contain: your images, a current resumé, list of images (with titles, media, and size), and an artist’s statement.
  • Please submit an appropriately stamped envelope for return of your materials, if desired.
  • If you are submitting digital images, you may email all of the above.
  • Artists may include a link to their websites, but that does not replace a submission proposal.
  • Optional: a small stipend is available for an artist’s talk. If interested, submit a description of your talk and list public speaking experience on your resumé.
  • Work submitted must be appropriately framed with eye hooks and wire on the back. Any exceptions to this rule should be submitted to the curator for approval.
  
  Sales of Work
  The Gallery requests a 10% donation to the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust for all work sold.
  
  Contact
  Ken Hansen, Gallery Curator, [email protected]

  Groton Public Library 99 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450