48th Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show

Despite the challenges that Covid-19 has created this year, we are excited to carefully present the beloved hanging Art Show inside the library as well as the debut of a Virtual Gallery wherein the artwork will all be available for viewing and buying online. Similarly, the Silent Auction will also be available online for bidding for the first time.

As in the past, we will present juried works by over 100 local and regional artists. The 2020 Juror is esteemed artist Tony D’Amico. Our Library Gallery will be set up with all social distancing considerations to create a safe space for our visitors.

A spectacular virtual Opening Premiere kicks off the show on the evening of Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 7 pm.  This ticketed event begins with a festive online virtual program including  insights  from the team of artists dedicated to the Art Show, and exclusive interviews with some of Redding’s own internationally celebrated artists: Babbette Bloch, James Grashow, Robert Mars, Marc Mellon

48th Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show Events:

Friday Evening, Dec. 4th:  Sponsors $1000 and above may view and buy in person. Silent Auction opens.

Saturday, Dec. 5th from 11am-5pm: All Sponsors can visit in person by appointment.

Saturday, Dec. 5th @7pm:  Art Show Premiere which includes a Virtual Program open to ticket holders only and access to the Silent Auction.

Dec 6-13th:  In person Library Gallery open to the public. We will be observing social distance guidelines. Virtual Gallery also open to the public for viewing and buying.

All levels of sponsorship get exclusive preview access to the Library Gallery and the Silent Auction – in person – prior to the Premiere on December 5th where they may buy and bid.