The public is invited to a reception spotlighting the new art works by local and regional BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists which we have acquired in the last two years.
In 2021, Forbes Library received a $10,000 anonymous donation with the express intent of supporting the library in its desire to diversify its permanent art collection. The Trustees of Forbes Library then matched the gift and appointed a committee to identify potential artists and recommend works of art to acquire for the permanent collection. Committee members reached out to the arts community in western Mass., interviewed experts, viewed a wide range of images, and identified 10 pieces to purchase. They include paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital art by Ryan Murray, Mike Curato, Grace Lin, Priya N. Green, Alex Callender, Anthony Melting Tallow, and Julius Lester.