Visual Art Library

The Visual Art Library holds a unique collection of art books. The Library is located in historic downtown New London, Connecticut.

The Visual Art Library, VAL, is non profit international repository of 20th and 21st century books of art. The collection includes but is not limited to books on art, artist biographies, criticism, ephemera, special acquisitions of rare and unique books of art. As of September 2017, the library holdings were approximately 85,000 items.

03/13/2024

Some recent volumes added to the collection. We will feature some of these books and catalogs in upcoming reels.

02/15/2024

Hi! This is Director of Arts Education Aly and I am so excited to share this curated collection of contemporary Black artists! Betye Saar is one of my all time favorites and creates immersive worlds from found objects. The objects and images she uses are often loaded with emotion and history. Come visit the collection February 27 5:30-7 PM to look through these books with me and other friends interested in exploring the world of Art Books.

02/07/2024

It is a joy to be able to curate this collection. I really cannot wait to share these books with everyone at our event later this month. Book nerds + Art Nerds UNITE! 🤗

01/31/2024

BLACK EXCELLENCE:
CONTEMPORARY AMERCAN ART

FEBRUARY 27TH
5:30-7 PM
DROP IN
Q & A AT 6:30

A Peek into the Collection:

Join Director of Art Education, Aly, and explore a selection of books, art, and ephemera curated to celebrate Black History Month followed by a reflection and discussion of contemporary art. Featured artists include William Pope.L, Adrian Piper, Betye Saar, Lorna Simpson, Faith Ringgold, Jill Freedman, and more.

Visual Art Library
ART EDUCATION CENTER
limited space available
RSVP: [email protected]

01/25/2024

RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS:
ARTIST STATEMENT writers group

Join our Director of Arts Education, Aly Maderson Quinlog, for a casual arts writing group. Artist Statements are an essential part of sharing our work with the world, and an effective marketing tool to support a thriving arts studio. Aly will share tips learned from 20 years of experience writing and reading artists statements. Bring an artist statement or start fresh. All ages and kinds of artists welcome.
WWW.VISUALARTLIBRARY.ORG
MARCH 7TH
5:30-7PM
165 State Street
2nd Floor Reading Room or contact host for
Virtual Option
ART EDUCATION CENTER
CONTACT: [email protected]
limited space available

01/23/2024

Some upcoming books that will be featured on reels this week.

William Pope.L: The Friendliest Black Artist in America

Ulysses Davis: Sculpture from a Savannah Barbershop

Elizabeth Catlett: An American Artist in Mexico