The Jacob Edwards Library hosts an art exhibit each month to promote the creative works of artists in Southbridge and the surrounding communities. We welcome inquiries and applications from individuals and groups. The displays are viewable during regular hours.

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

A meet and greet with the artist(s) is held on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm.

The library has 10 two sided free-standing ProPanels, measuring 72”x38” to exhibit the work. Artwork must be in a finished format, preferably framed and wired for hanging; the Library provides the proper hardware for hanging on the display panels. More information can be found in the Display and Exhibit Policy.

Information and Forms


Please email information about each piece to Jessi McCarthy in the following format:

  • Title
  • Dimensions
  • Medium
  • Price or NFS (not for sale)


You will need to sign up for a free Avery account if you would like to create your own art show labels. We use Template 8464.

Current Exhibit

A painting of a blue animal with yellow eyes at the bottom and a red bird with an open beak flying above, set against an abstract background of green, yellow, and white swirls and bubbles.

September 2025

Fragments of Color by Miguel Ortiz Meet & Greet, 9/4/25, SCTV YouTube
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Past Exhibits

Logo for Gateway Players Theatre featuring the text 50 Year Anniversary and 1975-2025 with blue swirl designs, marking the theatres 50th anniversary.

August 2025

Celebrating 50 Years of Gateway Meet & Greet, 8/7/25, SCTV YouTube
Close-up of abstract ceramic sculptures with smooth, cracked textures and spherical beads, promoting Sue Kassirens works in clay exhibit in July 2025 at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, MA. Reception July 14, 6:30-7:30.

July 2025

Sue Staten Kassirer Meet & Greet, 7/14/25, SCTV YouTube
A rainbow heart beneath the text PRIDE IN SOUTHBRIDGE! with horizontal rainbow-colored bars at the top of the image.

June 2025

Pride in Southbridge Meet & Greet, 6/5/25, SCTV YouTube
A collage of four images: two greeting cards with black ink botanical prints, a painting of a woman with a sunburst halo and foliage, and a floral painting with red, white, and yellow flowers on a golden background.

May 2025

Christina Cirillo Schmidt: "Forest, Flame & Feminine" Meet & Greet, 5/1/25, SCTV YouTube
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March 2025

Women's Handwork Exhibit Meet & Greet, 3/6/25, SCTV YouTube
A smiling man in a gray cardigan and black shirt stands in front of a colorful abstract painting with vivid red, orange, and yellow hues and figures in the background.

February 2025

Abu Mwenye Meet & Greet, 2/6/25, SCTV YouTube
Abstract painting with bold strokes of blue and white at the top, blending into dark green and black in the center, and vibrant pink, yellow, and green at the bottom, resembling an expressive nature scene.

January 2025

Clay Tull Meet & Greet, 1/2/25, SCTV YouTube
Colorful flyer for a Teen Art Show in December 2024, featuring drawings of pottery, art supplies, colored pencils, jewelry, and a camera, with splashes of paint in the corners.

December 2024

Three framed paintings: a close-up of a blue flower with green leaves, a sunset with a white bird above wildflowers, and a white vase holding branches with white flowers and green leaves.

November 2024

Tre Amici Painting Group: Bernadette Meade, Rosemary Rodio and MaryLu Garrow Meet & Greet, 11/7/24, SCTV YouTube
A painted scene of a sunset sky with clouds, a dark pole in the foreground, an ocean below, and a silhouette of two people sitting on a cliff at the left side of the image.

October 2024

Megan Garlie Meet & Greet, 10/3/24, SCTV YouTube
A woman with curly hair in a ponytail, wearing a fitted black dress and a smartwatch, smiles while standing sideways in front of a colorful painting of a woman in a blue dress holding fruit.

September 2024

Maria Payano Meet & Greet, 9/5/24, SCTV YouTube
Two people with short brown hair and tall, spiked red mohawks stand side by side outdoors under a bright blue sky with a few clouds.

July 2024

Michael Moore, Photojournalist Meet & Greet, 7/11/24, SCTV YouTube
A flowing wave of stripes in colors of the Progress Pride Flag—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, brown, light blue, pink, and white—on a dark blue background.

June 2024

Pride in Southbridge Mixed Media Show Meet & Greet, 6/6/24, SCTV YouTube
Colorful abstract painting with vibrant flowers, leaves, circular patterns, and a blue bird. Swirling lines and drips of paint create movement against a multicolored background with shades of orange, green, blue, and red.

May 2024

Janine Laliberte Meet & Greet, 5/2/24, SCTV YouTube
A colorful painting of a forest with tall, slender trees and vibrant green leaves. The forest floor is covered in bright purple, pink, and red flowers, and a winding path leads through the center under a blue sky.

April 2024

Louise Pigott Meet & Greet, 4/4/24, SCTV YouTube
Colorful abstract painting with swirling patterns and brushstrokes in pink, yellow, orange, green, and blue tones, featuring energetic curved lines and bursts of vibrant color throughout the composition.

March 2024

Women's Handwork Meet & Greet, 3/7/24, SCTV YouTube
Two young girls in dresses pose for a black-and-white portrait outdoors. One is seated in a chair, and the other stands beside her. A leafy bush and a wooden picket fence are visible in the background.

February 2024

The Photography of William Bullard, 1897-1917: Worcester's People of Color Community Meet & Greet, 2/8/24, SCTV YouTube
A monochrome painting of a bridal gown with a white, flowing skirt and a pink necklace, alongside a pink bouquet at the bottom right, signed Lindee 2022. The background is abstract with brushstrokes of gray and white.

January 2024

Watercolors by Lucinda Marie Lickver Meet & Greet, 1/4/24, SCTV YouTube
Text graphic with bold black letters reads: JEL & TAG Present: Teen Art Exhibit December 2023 over a background of pastel colored abstract shapes.

December 2023

A close-up of a bee collecting nectar from the spiky, orange center of a pink coneflower, with a blurred green and yellow background.

November 2023

The Photography of Donald R. Beal Meet & Greet, 11/2/23, SCTV YouTube
Event flyer featuring portraits and abstract art by Andre Juarez. Information about an art exhibit at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, MA, held October 2–31, 2023, including meet and greet and poetry reading details.

October 2023

Chosen by Bill Tremblay: The Multi-Faceted Art of Andre Juarez Meet & Greet, 10/5/23, SCTV YouTube
A photo of an older woman smiling, a painting of a white bird flying over waves, and a colorful painting of a tiger with green eyes against a leafy green background.

September 2023

"Vulnerable/Endangered Species" by Anne Tisdell Meet & Greet, 9/7/23, SCTV YouTube
A wooden birdhouse with a decorative roof stands in front of a flowering tree by a lake, with pink blossoms and greenery in the background.

August 2023

Eric Kalwarczyk - Eric's Aviaries Meet & Greet, 8/3/23, SCTV YouTube
A watercolor painting of a sandy beach path bordered by tall grass and a weathered wooden fence, leading toward dunes and the sea under a pale blue sky. Shadows and gentle light highlight the serene coastal scene.

July 2023

Art Furtado Meet & Greet, 7/6/23, SCTV YouTube
A sunflower with green leaves stands in front of a brown shingled wall, above which a red and white OPEN sign is displayed.

June 2023

John Polakowski Meet & Greet, 6/1/23, SCTV YouTube
A hexagonal piece of red paper folded into an intricate, geometric origami tessellation with repeating star-like and spiral patterns.

May 2023

"Origami: The Art of Paper Folding" by Yuri Meet & Greet, 5/4/23, SCTV YouTube
A snowy owl with white feathers and dark spots is perched on the edge of a gray rooftop, gazing to the side against a pale blue sky.

April 2023

"Eclectic Expressions: An Adventure in Images" by Jim R. Wilton Meet & Greet, 4/6/23, SCTV YouTube
A young man stands confidently with arms crossed, one foot on the pedal of a vintage bicycle. He wears a tucked-in t-shirt, high-waisted pants, and boots. A house and porch appear blurred in the background.

February 2023

Frank Morrill Presents The William Bullard Photographic Collection Presentation, 2/2/23, SCTV YouTube
A dirt path with grass growing in the center runs through tall green grass and trees under a cloudy sky, suggesting a peaceful, natural landscape in late spring or summer.

January 2023

"The Road Less Traveled" by Veronica Furst Meet & Greet, 1/5/23, Facebook Live
A green and black ceramic vase with a wavy, perforated rim sits on a surface; a pair of turquoise and white beaded earrings hang from the vases edge.

November 2022

Linda Early Meet & Greet, 11/3/22, Facebook Live
A person in a small canoe paddles near the edge of a calm lake surrounded by dense green pine trees, with distant mountains and a clear sky in the background.

October 2022

"Keeping Summer" by Joe Smith Meet & Greet, 10/6/22, Facebook Live
A young man in a black shirt with an abstract white design stands beside a colorful, intricate abstract painting with geometric patterns and splattered paint details, displayed indoors.

September 2022

Sam Cloutier Meet & Greet, 9/1/22, Facebook Live
A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against dark rocks under a blue sky. The coastline curves toward a tree-covered hill in the distance, and a white cloud floats above the horizon.

August 2022

"My Favorite Places" by Lauria Tiberii
A painted portrait of a woman with dark hair and expressive eyes, wearing a red and yellow garment. The background is abstract with textured black, pink, and purple brushstrokes. The womans pose is contemplative.

July 2022

"Monotypes" by Maureen Ridge Meet & Greet, 6/7/22, Facebook Live