The Groton Open: A Representative Survey of Local Creative Energycoming Fall 2026! All Groton residents (or people with a significant connection to Groton, Mass.) are invited to submit a single (one) piece of work for this exhibit. This is an open participant format, meaning that all submissions will be included. The show will open on September 29, 2026.
Email artcurator@gpl.org or bring to the library. The Deadline for Submission is September 15, 2026.
A Warm Weather Wish: Escaping the Winter Doldrums
Photographs by Diane Davis On Display February 18 – April 11
Surfer Sunset
Diane Davis Photography is rooted in a deep love for capturing New England’s timeless charm. Recently, Diane has woven a bicoastal essence into her work, inspired by her two daughters’ move to California this year. While the Pacific offers endless beauty, it’s the New England seascapes that continue to anchor her vision and always call them back home.
Diane offers us a bit of relief from the winter chill. Enjoy.
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.
