Hosmer Gallery seeks artist applications

Calling all visual artists! We invite you to apply to exhibit your work at the Hosmer Gallery.


Forbes Library is excited to invite exhibit proposals for the 2025-2026 exhibit cycle.


The Hosmer Art Gallery, which opened in 2002, is designed to provide opportunities for local artists to show their work to the public. Exhibits include a wide range of media and content reflecting the diversity of the greater Northampton community. The Hosmer Gallery has versatile display panels, cases and pedestals to accommodate a variety of two- and three-dimensional art formats.


We offer an inclusive space that builds community and belonging. Artists living and working in western Massachusetts (Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin and Berkshire counties) are eligible to apply. First-time exhibitors, individuals and groups are welcome. We value diversity and inclusivity in our gallery exhibitions. Criteria for review include technical and artistic quality, a coherent theme, and contribution to an interesting and varied program for the cycle.


The online application and information for prospective exhibitors can be found at  https://forbeslibrary.org/gallery/info-for-artists/.


Applications close: October 30, 2024, 6 PM


Convocatoria para la Galería Hosmer

¡Llamando a todes les artistas visuales! Les invitamos a aplicar para exhibir su trabajo en la Galería Hosmer!


La biblioteca Forbes invita propuestas de exposiciones para el ciclo del 2025 a 2026.


La galería de arte Hosmer, que abrió en el 2002, está diseñada para proveer oportunidades a artistas locales de exhibir su obra al público. Las exposiciones incluyen un gran rango de media y contenido reflejando la diversidad de Northampton y la región. La Galería Hosmer cuenta con paneles para exhibir versatilmente, estuches de muestra, y pedestales para dar lugar a una gran variedad de formatos planos o tridimensionales.


Ofrecemos un espacio inclusivo que construye comunidad y pertenencia. Esta convocatoria está abierta a artistas viviendo y trabajando en el oeste de Massachusetts (en los condados de Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin y Berkshire). Artistas sin previas exposiciones, individuos, y grupos son bienvenidos a aplicar. Valoramos la diversidad e inclusividad en nuestras exposiciones. La criteria incluye calidad técnica y artística, un tema coherente, y la aportación a un programa interesante y variado para el ciclo.


La aplicación y más información para les posibles expositores puede ser encontrada en https://forbeslibrary.org/gallery/informacion-para-artistas/.


La convocatoria cierra: el 30 de octubre, 2024, 6 PM



Call for artists and zinesters!

Winter Exquisite: A Zine & Diorama Fest


This all-day Zine and Diorama Festival intends to summon and celebrate Winter. We invite the cold, the wind, the snow: and YOU!


Forbes Library's Zine Club seeks:

  • Zine makers and book-artists to table their wares, as well as to contribute a page to a ltd-edition Winter-themed zine artifact.

  • Diorama-makers to build 2'x2' Winterscapes that will be exhibited for the month of February and be a highlight of the festival.

Apply to showcase your winter themed diorama here.

Apply to be a zine vendor here. 


If you have any questions email zineclub@forbeslibrary.org




Gallery Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm

Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm

Closed Sundays and holidays


See forbeslibrary.org/info/hours for any updates.


The Hosmer Gallery is located on the second floor of Forbes Library. It is accessible by stairs or elevator. 

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Forbes Library Hosmer Gallery
20 West Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
(413) 587-1013

www.forbeslibrary.org/gallery