Arapahoe Libraries proudly hosts rotating art exhibits each month at Eloise May, Koelbel, and Smoky Hill libraries, with quarterly exhibits at The Space. Our galleries offer the community a place to view a variety of art at no cost while also providing visibility to local artists. A volunteer art selection committee selects exhibits based on artistic quality, variety of exhibits, and the suitability of format for each exhibit space.
Have a question about the galleries or interested in showcasing your art? Visit the Art Galleries page for more information.
Marni Myers
Website: mmyersphotography.com, opens a new window
Instagram: @mmyersphoto, opens a new window
Working with alternative photographic processes and cyanotype (sun printing), Marni Myers explores layering as both a physical technique and a conceptual framework. She leans into a tactile, hands-on practice to achieve a soft, painterly aesthetic rooted in abstraction and mystery. Her prints embrace the intangible, offering viewers an intimate space for quiet discovery.
This exhibition explores the boundaries of alternative photography through the luminous medium of cyanotype. By merging captured imagery, found objects, and complex layered exposures, Marni’s work investigates the unexpected textures of sun printing. To heighten visual depth, individual prints are bathed in natural toners, transforming traditional Prussian blues into a rich, saturated spectrum of deep indigo and warm gold.
What is your favorite piece in the show, and why?
My favorite piece, 6 Across 8 Down, embodies a tactile, hands-on approach to alternative processes. By repurposing a multitude of cyanotype prints (sun prints), I cut, sorted, and assembled deep blue squares into a cohesive collage. Finished on sturdy wood panel, these fragments are transformed into unique abstract compositions that invite mystery and painterly depth.
What motivates you to create?
I am driven by a deep fascination and the endless possibilities of layering and dimension. For me, art exploration is about developing textures and patterns to build rich, tactile stories, transforming a flat print into a captivating, multi dimensional experience.
What message do you want your art to convey to viewers?
Drawn to the subtle beauty of the world around me, I enjoy capturing moments that provoke curiosity. I want my images to leave the viewer wondering, to spark questions about the subject matter and how it resonates with them.
Artist Talk, Demo & Pop-Up Print Sale!
Thursday, June 25, 5-7 pm
Marni Myers will walk through her alternative photographic process and demonstrate
how to make a print. Following the talk, six artists will participate in a pop-up print
sale. Join us and find a new piece of art for your collection.
Participating Artists:
- Tiffani Erdmanczyk
- K Jaxn
- Marni Myers
- Pam Roth O’Mara
- Ana Quintana
- Carol Till
Kristin Anahit Cass
June & July
Website: kristincass.com, opens a new window
Instagram: @kristinanahitcassprojects, opens a new window
I’m a multidisciplinary artist and writer telling stories that connect with ancestors, imagine the future, and envision a better world. Transmissions from the Ancestors is a series of portraits of people who've been on a journey to explore their ancestral roots. Each portrait becomes a new memory, encapsulating both past and present as the sitters take inspiration from the wisdom and experience their ancestors have shared.
What is your favorite piece in the show, and why?
Tatik yev Papik is a diptych that embodies a profound connection to ancestry. The woman in the portrait was deeply influenced by her grandparents’ stories of perseverance and survival, a legacy that continues to impact her present and future. These ancestral narratives instilled a powerful drive in her to face the world with love while fighting for justice and freedom for all.
What motivates you to create?
A photograph can create a sense of place where none existed, a connection to who we are and where we came from, holding space for us no matter who we are. I create images of identity, connection, healing and hope to inspire a desire to envision and create a compassionate future with room for all.
What message do you want your art to convey to viewers?
I hope folks will feel the love and joy of connection to their ancestors that the people in these portraits experienced. The gifts of our ancestors remain throughout time, continuing to provide direction and embodying culture and homeland for us today. No matter where they were from, our ancestors sacrificed and paved the way for our future and we honor them when we work towards a better future for everyone.
Kenneth Hendricks
Website: kennethhendricks.darkroom.com, opens a new window
Facebook: kenneth.hendricks, opens a new window
Instagram: @kennethehendricks, opens a new window
Flickr: one24thscale, opens a new window
The Wild and the Forgotten is a photographic exploration of life, absence, and the stories left behind. In The Wild and The Forgotten, two distinct worlds unfold side by side: one alive with creatures moving through untamed landscapes, the other shaped by the quiet persistence of abandoned places. Together, they reveal what endures when human presence fades and nature proceeds with its slow, steady reclaiming.
What is your favorite piece in the show, and why?
My favorite piece in the exhibition is Sunflower Barn. It is especially meaningful to me because it is one of the earliest photographs of mine to be featured in the show. Although the location has been photographed many times, I believe my interpretation offers a unique perspective while capturing the beauty that first drew me to the scene.
What motivates you to create?
Creating is something that has always been an essential part of who I am. I have been a photographer for more than 50 years, and photography continues to serve as an important creative outlet in my life. While I pursued a career in television rather than professional still photography, I intentionally kept photography separate because of the joy it brings me. It remains a true passion and a constant source of inspiration.
What message do you want your art to convey to viewers?
I hope viewers leave this exhibition with a greater appreciation for the beauty that exists all around us. My work is rooted in the idea that beauty can be found almost anywhere—if we take the time to truly see it.
C. Scott DeWeese
Showing at The Space
Website: csdeweesewoodworking.com, opens a new window
Instagram: @c.scott.deweese.98, opens a new window
Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, I grew up watching and helping my father in his garage wood shop, where I fell in love with woodworking. I relish the touch, smell, and excitement of creating finished pieces.
Over time, I’ve created custom furniture, cabinetry, toys, heirloom pieces, and lathe‑turned bowls and vessels. My Basket of Illusions works are embellished pattern pieces inspired by nature, architecture, texture, and Native American design. I enjoy experimenting with different woods, styles, and techniques, and I am always learning and evolving my work.