The Lafayette Library and Learning Center Art Galleries

The Lafayette Library and Learning Center features two gallery spaces that are designed to support rich and diverse artistic expression, provide the opportunity for local artists to display their works, and to encourage the appreciation of the visual arts in Lafayette's cultural center. 

Exhibits are held in the Community Hall Gallery, located in the Don Tatzin Community Hall (adjacent to the library), and in the Homework Center within the library. Exhibits are selected by the City of Lafayette Public Art Committee.

How to Apply

Exhibits are selected by the City of Lafayette Public Art Committee. Artists interested in displaying artwork must submit a complete Exhibit Packet, including executed Art Gallery Release, an exhibition statement and an artist biography. Please contact Public Art Liaison Jenny Rosen for more information.

The exhibition calendar is divided into three seasonal shows—Winter, Spring, and Fall—with a fixed deadline application process. Application deadlines are as follows:

• September 15 for Winter (November - January)
• January 15 for Spring (March - May)
• June 15 for Fall (August - October)

Applications shall be reviewed by the Public Art Committee at its regular monthly meetings. Scheduling of exhibitions is dependent upon availability. No alternate works may be substituted for accepted works.

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Space and Guidelines

The Community Hall gallery features approximately 32 linear feet of exhibition space. The Homework Center features approximately 20 linear feet of exhibition space. Works may be installed in a single row or salon-style. All two-dimensional artwork must be suitably framed and equipped with hanging apparatus (D rings and wire) that will enable the artwork to be installed on the Gallery’s picture rail hanging system. Work that is fragile in nature or whose framing or display arrangement is of questionable durability may be rejected. Absolutely no nails, hooks, and/or mounting tape will be allowed to install any exhibit at the Gallery. 

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Location

The Don Tatzin Community Hall and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center are located at 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Hours

The Homework Center is open to the public during library hours. The Community Hall Gallery is open to the public only during public events occurring in the Community Hall.