Community Art & Exhibits
As part of our commitment to our mission, the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library
offers two exhibit spaces that are available for community use: our Community Room Gallery, and large display case.
These spaces are intended to highlight the diverse talents and interests represented in our community. Exhibits may include creative works, historical artifacts, and other items that appeal to a range of ages, interests, and information needs.
Art Exhibits
Jane O’Brien: A Personal Art Journey
Jane O’Brien presents a multimedia exhibit of collagraph, acrylic, watercolor, and collage.
Join Jane for an artist reception, Haiku, & tea at 1pm on Thursday, August 15.
On display August 2024
Past Exhibitions
Karen Kubacki
This exhibit includes both originals and giclee prints, and consists of acrylic paintings, colored pencil and pen and ink drawings. "My inspiration comes from the colors, patterns and shadows found in nature. I find that I am especially intrigued by the brilliance and...
A Person Art Journey – Jane O’Brien
"My introduction to art began when I was studying for my bachelor's degree at U. W. Superior. I took a number of art classes that would form a foundation for my later art journey. After my children began school, I recalled how much Ienjoyed the art classes I had taken...
Johanna Buwalda
Johanna creates functional, and sometime whimsical, pottery with intricate surface designs. She is inspired by nature and my travels around the world. More information can be found at etsy.com/shop/JohannaBCeramicsals.com. On display July 2024
Warehouse Watercolorists
Group Show Enjoy a range of subjects, styles, and techniques in the work of local watercolor painters. On display June 2024
Veterans & Families Expressions
The “Veterans and Families Expressions” project is being offered by a community partnership among Headwaters Council for the Performing Arts, the Vilas County Veterans Service Office, the Eagle River Veterans Resource Center, the Northland Pines School District, the...
Conservation Awareness Poster Contest
2024 Conservation Awareness Poster Contest The annual National Association of Conservation Districts Poster Contest provides students from kindergarten through 12th grade a chance to have their art displayed nationally. Winning posters reflect the annual NACD...
Mark Schermeister – The Northwoods Dance Project
The Northwoods Dance Project – celebrating the grace & beauty of dance!
Perry Junkermann
Perry Junkermann is the owner of J. North Unique Framing. His work incorporate photographic prints with one-of-a-kind frames constructed of reclaimed wood and natural elements such as birch bark and pressed leaves.
Manitou Art League Showcase
In 2023, the Manito Art League celebrates 58 years of promoting Great Art in our Great Northwoods. Our league is proud to present an Annual Art Show, a scholarship program, workshops and the Northwoods Outdoor Artists plein air group that paints and draws weekly at a...
Rick Katz Photography
Rick Katz has been taking photographs for many years, beginning with a Brownie box-camera and eventually migrating to the digital world. His favorite subjects are parks (national, state, local, and tribal) plus any place nature is on display. Rick also captures...
The Zachor Project: Touching the Faces of History
Touching the Faces of History Lessons from Survivors of the Holocaust Zachor: The Holocaust Memory Project, together with communities in North America, created this exhibit honoring many who not only survived the Shoah but came to the free world establishing new...