Hughes Library Art Gallery
After the closing of the Pocono Arts Council, the Hughes Art Gallery at the Eastern Monroe Public Library has emerged as a vital space for celebrating and showcasing local artistic talent. Located within the Hughes branch, the gallery reflects the library’s commitment to fostering creativity and cultural enrichment within the community. The gallery offers artists an opportunity to display their original works for a three-month exhibit, maintaining professional gallery standards to ensure a meaningful experience for both artists and visitors. The library’s agreement with participating artists emphasizes originality, safety, and responsibility. While the library takes reasonable precautions to protect displayed works, it encourages artists to secure their own insurance, as it cannot guarantee protection against damage or loss. Artists retain full control over the sale of their artwork, with no fees required by the library, though donations to support library programs are welcomed following a sale. This collaboration underscores the library’s role as a community hub, supporting artists while enriching the cultural landscape of Monroe County.
If you’re interested in exhibiting your artwork, please fill out a Library Gallery Application and review the Library Gallery Agreement Form to understand the guidelines and process for participating in this gallery space.
Current Artist: Jill Swersie
Inspired by those going about their everyday lives,
I paint people as I see them. My medium is oil and
my subjects are usually women. I try to capture
moments where women are empowered to do what
they enjoy doing most. And it need not be anything
profound. It’s about life and how we move through
our time. It’s how we live day to day.
It’s about being ourselves.
