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Library Art Display

The Cupertino Library Foundation along with the Library have formed "The Cupertino Advisory Panel on the Exhibit of Art in the Cupertino Library." In cooperation with the Advisory Panel, the Library Foundation has committed resources to help sponsor various Art Displays in the Library.

Current Art Display Artists (January 2011 - February 2011)
Tamar Assaf
Due to human activity, animal extinction rates are rising rapidly. Global warming, overexploitation of land and destruction of habitats create imbalanced ecosystems. Many animals no longer exist in the wild and are found only in zoos and reserves.  Fragmental images are Tamar Assaf's way of documenting the loss of animals from the wild. Artist website - www.tamarassaf.com.

Slava Shabrov
Slava is a self-taught artist with main interest in endless aspects of nature – redwoods, wild and garden plants, rock formations, streams and vistas. His specialty is breathtaking panoramas that bring the great outdoors closer, encompassing the viewer. His photographs passionately reveal the beauty of parks, preserves and gardens and remind us about beauty that we often forget in our urban life. Artist website - www.shabrov.com.

Info for Artists
The Cupertino Library Foundation invite all artists in Santa Clara County who work in 2D art to apply to display their artwork at the Cupertino Library at 10800 Torre Avenue in Cupertino. The foundation is currently taking applications for the following time periods. if you are accepted to display, you will be notified about the time period that is available for you.

Upcoming Art Shows in 2011
March 2011 - April 2011
May 2011- June 2011

There is no prescribed theme for future shows but we do recommend that the work you choose to display will be consistent in its content, style and framing in order to make it a cohesive show. The 9' x 9' wall display space will be available for each artist and there will be two artists on display each period. Please submit your application and you will be notified about acceptance within 4 weeks. There is no charge to the artist for participating in the Art Display. The Cupertino Library does not take commissions on paintings sold. All sales should be handled between the artist and the customer. Artwork does not have to be for sale.

A Note for the Artist:
Artistic integrity and highest quality of aesthetic experience will be the primary considerations in the selection of public art for exhibition. In addition to any exhibit-specific criteria established by the Cupertino Library, Cupertino Library Foundation, or the Fine Arts League of Cupertino, the following criteria shall apply:

1. Audience: The artwork will be suitable for display to a diverse audience including children. It should enhance its setting and help create a sense of place.

2. Style: The artwork should be suitable in scale, materials, and form for its surroundings.

3. Public Safety: Artwork will not be considered that is thought to pose a threat to public safety.

PHOTO RELEASE: The library may photograph loaned items and use the images for publicity in all media, including the Internet and other electronic forms of communication.

Eligibility:
Individuals who are eligible to submit artwork must be 18 years or older. Artwork should be your own original work. Renditions based on copyright protected sources are not eligible.  The following will not be eligible: work that exceeds 50" (framed) in any dimension, prints (except for photography and digital art), nudes, 3D art.

Application Form for Cupertino Library Display

Previous Art Shows
The themes for past shows were as follows:
2010
The Red Show
Graduations

2009
Go Figure!
Spring Fever
The Blue

Please see more information about the artists and their displayed work by clicking on the link of a particular show.

For More Information
Mark Fink, Cupertino Library, (408) 446-1677
Ravi Pathak, Cupertino Library Foundation, (408) 393-4882