Library Public Art Galleries
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.
Points of Reference: Three Perspectives on Lafayette's Past
Summer 2026
Presented by the Lafayette Public Art Committee and the Lafayette Historical Society as part of Lafayette's observance of America's 250th anniversary, three exhibitions offer different perspectives on the history of this place and the people connected to it, inviting visitors to explore the many layers of our community's past.
In the Don Tatzin Community Hall Gallery, a series of watercolors commemorates the legacy of General Lafayette. Created by John Finger, the works reflect on the life and influence of the French military officer and statesman whose support of the American Revolution inspired the naming of the community. They also acknowledge Lafayette's enduring commitment to public service and civic engagement—values that continue to shape democratic life today.
The Homework Center Gallery features a collection of aerial photographs of Lafayette taken in the 1950s. Each image includes a red dot identifying a familiar landmark—such as the Town Hall Theatre or Lafayette Elementary School—offering a point of reference as visitors discover how dramatically Lafayette's landscape has changed over time.
In the Library Lobby Display Case, artifacts from the Saklan people, upon whose ancestral lands Lafayette was later developed, remind us that the history of this place extends far beyond the nation's founding. Arrowheads and tools speak to the ingenuity and skill of the region's earliest inhabitants and acknowledge their enduring connection to this landscape.
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.
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.
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.