For our Year of Wonder, we partnered with four local artists to celebrate the wonders of every season.
2022 Year of Wonder Artists
Artists
We frequently work with local artists to produce illustrations for program materials or murals in our buildings. We prioritize equity and inclusion in selecting artists to work with.
2022 Year of Wonder Artists
Summer of Learning Artists
The Library and local artists collaborated on artwork for the Summer of Learning.
Summer of Learning ArtistsBook Bingo Artists
The Library and local artists collaborated on artwork for Book Bingo.
Book Bingo Artists2021 SPL Lockers
In 2021 we worked with local artist Carlos Martinez to create artwork for our SPL Lockers.
2021 SPL Lockers Artist2020 Postcard Series Artists
In 2020, we engaged three local artists to create a set of postcards as part of our winter "Thrive Together" campaign in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Postcard Series Artists2019 Artist in Residence
Seattle artist Romson Bustillo was our 2019 Artist in Residence. His project “Proximity Modifier Project IV” uses printmaking to explore how individuals, communities and organizations like libraries share space together.
2019 Artist in ResidenceSouth Park Branch Community Mural
Our South Park Branch study room features a community mural created by teen patrons and local artist Angelina Villalobos. The youth artists worked together to identify themes representing the neighborhood and the Duwamish River valley and completed the mural in November 2019.
South Park Branch Community Mural