Art @ the Library

Scottsdale Public Libraries feature both permanent and rotating works of art in their buildings as well as providing programming highlighting the arts.

Art events at all library locations

Civic Center

The Public Gallery @ Civic Center

Scottsdale Public Art in partnership with the Scottsdale Public Library present exhibitions and educational programming that strengthens awareness of the arts and stimulates community dialogue.

Current Exhibition - Modern Messages: Ahchipaptunhe and Jacob A. Meders

Abstract geometric painting with overlapping shapes, including a black diagonal rectangle, blue and yellow blocks, a gray semicircle, white squares, and small red circles on a blue background.

Jan. 9 - March 31

Native American artists create modern, meaningful artwork that is outside traditional expectations. Ahchipaptunhe (Delaware/Lenape) and Jacob A. Meders (Mechoopda/Maidu) tell the stories of their people with contemporary artwork that invites conversation and rejects tropes.