Babbitt Public Library: Art Gallery

BABBITT PUBLIC LIBRARY ART GALLERY

Local artists are invited to showcase their work in the Babbitt Public Library Art Gallery.

Our Mission
The Babbitt Public Library is dedicated to enriching community life by offering engaging reading, viewing, and listening opportunities; inspiring literacy and lifelong learning; sparking imagination; and supporting individuals and businesses in achieving their goals.

About the Art Gallery
The Babbitt Public Library Art Gallery highlights local talent with a rotating display of framed artwork. One wall is specifically reserved for student art. All displayed pieces must be appropriate for family viewing, framed, and equipped with a single wire hanger. An artist’s statement (font size 12 or larger, on 8.5" x 11" paper) should accompany each submission.
Artwork measuring 30" x 36" or larger requires prior approval from Gallery staff. Artists are responsible for hanging and removing their work on an agreed-upon schedule.

The Library reserves the right to remove artwork at its discretion and may use images of submitted artwork for promotional purposes. Artists are asked to provide a JPEG image (approx. 2000 x 3000 pixels) of one or two pieces on a disc for promotional use. Promotion may include press releases or announcements through The Babbitt Weekly, Ely Echo, The Timberjay, and babbittlibrary.blogspot.com.

All artwork displayed in the Gallery is covered under City insurance. While the Gallery does not host sales or display pricing, artists are encouraged to provide business cards or contact information for interested patrons.

Community Access
The Gallery is open during regular Library hours, and community members are welcome to stop in and enjoy the displays. Local artists interested in exhibiting their work may call 218-827-3345 for details.

Several talented local artists maintain ongoing displays that are frequently updated—visit often to see what’s new!

Gallery Hours

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Carol Soular's Quilt

Carol Soular's Quilt

Miranda King's Quilt

Rick Monte's driftwood art

Marlynn Klinzing's Quilt

Lisa Pennala's "Alaskan Dream"

Quilt

JoAnn Briggs Quilts

Robert Daugherty displays his art work.

Northeast Range High School Student Art Work

Arial Kalinowski with her Butterfly Quilt

JoAnn Brigg's Quilt

Richard Klinzing's Cardinal Latch Hook

Miranda King's Star Quilt

Richard Klinzing's Latch Hook

Janine Patten

JoAnn Briggs

Janine Patten's Paintings

Richard Monte drift wood art

Richard Monte etch-a-sketch

JoAnn Brigg's Cowboy Quilt

The Generals' Wives Quilt
by Norma Cersine

Quilting by Marlynn Klinzing of Babbitt

JoAnn Briggs Flower Quilt

Oil Paintings by Janine Patten of Babbitt

Copper Fiber Sculptures

by Pamela Davis of Ely

Quilt by JoAnn Briggs of Babbitt

Watercolors by Gary Stromberg

Watercolors by Bonnie DuFresne

Images by Eric Sherman

Watercolors by Bonnie DuFresne

Donna Kennedy of Hibbing & Angel Valley

RedBerry Images

Pamela J Davis of Ely, Fiber Arts

Heidi & Tom Pinkerton of Babbitt

Loretta Wick, Aurora MN

Darilyn Ronn, Babbitt Art Teacher

Gail DeMarcken, Illustrator

Dan Ronn of D & D Art, Ely MN

Bob Rentmeester, Babbitt MN

Consie Powell
Author & illustrator of Bold Carnivore: An Alphabet of Predators,

Leave Only Ripples: A Canoe Country Sketchbook & others

The Ely Watercolor Club
Sharon Anderson, Bonnie DuFresne, Helen Kuehlman, Diane Levar, Sue Mischke, Betty Musich, Cecilia Rolando, Liz Schendel, Linda Solum, Claire Taylor, Jean Vertefeuille-Cutler, John Weidemann