JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Inside Out, a solo exhibition by West Roxbury-based photographer Joni Lohr

Inside Out invites viewers to explore the haunting beauty of abandoned urban interiors as seen through the lens of Lohr’s camera. Her photographs reveal spaces left behind—buildings stripped to their studs or strewn with forgotten remnants of former lives—yet they resonate with a lingering spirit, an emotional imprint that echoes the lives of those who once occupied them.

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Library, is proud to announce a new site-specific installation by Boston-based artist Liliana Marquez, also known as Lilimarq.

In December 2024, the library issued a call for artist proposals to create a permanent artwork commemorating the library’s renovation and reopening in 2017. Submissions were reviewed by a selection committee made up of library staff and members of the Friends of the Library. Liliana Marquez was selected for her bold and imaginative vision, as well as her deep ties to the local community.

Liliana’s work, titled Wonderlines, incorporates fragments of the ribbon from the library’s original reopening ceremony. The piece reflects her signature "REPOP ART" style—transforming reclaimed materials into colorful, multidimensional works that explore memory, place, and transformation.

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is thrilled to announce the next exhibit in its 2025 rotating art program: Bookish Art, a solo exhibition by Roslindale-based artist Deborah Ellington

In Bookish Art, Ellington transforms painted book pages and poetry into vivid hand-cut collages. Layering text, color, and shape, she builds unique compositions where typography becomes texture, shadow, and pattern. Each piece is carefully crafted—cut and assembled by hand—reflecting her deep appreciation for storytelling and visual form.

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is excited to announce the next exhibit of its 2025 annual rotating art program, Viscera an exhibition by Somerville-based artist Audrey Diallo.

Viscera refers to the body’s internal organs, symbolizing life’s unseen core. Diallo explores the mystical ties between animal forms and ancestral spiritualism through black-and-white silhouettes on vibrant backgrounds, often featuring women as spiritual guides and caretakers in everyday rituals. This exhibit highlights the soft, essential roles people play in society, blending spiritual and cultural symbolism.

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is excited to announce the first exhibit of its 2025 annual rotating art program, Healing Paths by local artist Kevin Gillespie.

Healing Paths is on view from January 9 – March 5, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday and Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.

This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education.

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library and Uforge, is excited to present the final exhibit of its 2024 annual rotating art program. The exhibit showcases the work of two talented local artists from Jamaica Plain, Katrine Burkitt and Sarah Trainer, featuring their collection titled "Friendly Faces."

Step into the vibrant world of portraiture with “Friendly Faces,” an exciting exhibition featuring the work of Jamaica Plain artists Sarah Trainer and Katrine Burkitt. Both artists have dedicated themselves to the art of portrait painting, choosing to capture the essence of those they know and love, rather than working on commissioned pieces.

 Friendly Faces is on view from November 14, 2024-January 8, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday and Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.