ART Libris Preview Party
October 18 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$85 – $500
Join us for an evening of culture and celebration as we kick off the 22nd Annual Pequot Library Art Show! This year’s show, Art Libris draws inspiration from the intersection of art and text and will feature prominent and emerging artists from Fairfield County and well beyond. Guests will get a first look at the completed show, have the opportunity to bid on priceless items in the Silent Auction, enjoy nibbles and sips from Fox Pond Farm Catering, Tuck Gin and Broken Shed Vodka, and visualize artwork in the home with inspiring installations by Moss Design.
Ticket Prices
Primer: $85 per person
First Edition: $125 per person
Rare Collectible: $250 per person (VIP tour by jurors, early admission at 5:00 p.m., opportunity to purchase art in advance)
Illuminated Manuscript: $500 per person (Private Art Libris presentation in the Dillon Reading Room, VIP tour by jurors, early admission at 5:00 p.m., opportunity to purchase art in advance)
More ART Libris Programming
Oct. 20 – Sherry in the Stacks with Moss Design
Oct. 23 – 22 Under 22 Artist Reception
Oct. 24 – Artist Spotlight: Jen Scully of Mack and Ro
Oct. 26 – Pet Portrait Painting Class (Kid’s event!)
Oct. 27 – Artists and Collectors Party
Your support of Pequot Library’s 22nd Annual Art Show helps us raise funds that are essential for educating and inspiring the 75,000 patrons who enter our historic building each year.
Our generous Art Show sponsors include: Oliver Nurseries & Design Associates, The Russell Agency, Maplewood at Southport, Kasson Jewelers, Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, Tallman Building Company, People’s United Bank, Santa Energy, Capossela, Cohen, Bigelow Tea, Perkins Fund Marketing, Real Data, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Edgewood Capital Advisors, WSHU, Autuori Electric, Tuck, Broken Shed, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Southport Galleries, M Communications
With ever-growing offerings of circulating books, author talks, concerts, educational programs, special collections exhibitions, and services for all ages, Pequot Library continues to be the cultural touchstone of our community.
