Welcome to the Crooker Gallery!
The Crooker gallery has been provided through the generosity of Harry C Crooker & Sons general contractors, owned by Frank and Ted Crooker. Foremost in sponsoring local projects, Harry Crooker and Sons has shown a consistent commitment to our community for many years.
“Our business is about building, what better investment than a library.” – Ted Crooker
Hidden in plain sight inside the Topsham Public Library is Topsham's first public art gallery. This gallery, created to provide a place where art is accessible to everyone, is host to a diverse display of artistic expression throughout the year. We have seen wood carving, ceramics, photography, and painting. There has even been a display of exotic hats and Japanese kimonos.  Check the calendar or ask at the desk for future dates! Joy of the Lens Topsham Public Library Registration forms and artist release forms will be available online and at the library beginning February 18, 2012. Pleqse return both forms. Only year-round residents of Maine ages 16+, please. See other rules and requirements on registration form. Submit Registration Form to the library or email a WORD document to | *********Announcing: ********* Moose Owl by Terry Grasse  Assembly Line 3D Sculptural Art Exhibit Reception on Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:00 a.m. The exhibit consists of three dimensional sculptural works constructed from handmade and found objects. The artists are Barbara Bean, Maureen Block, Terry Grasse and Ann Slocom. The exhibit is shown in two locations in the library. The Crooker Gallery features hanging works. The entrance atrium displays pedestaled pieces permitting a complete view of all sides of each assemblage. The work is child friendly. The space is intimate and enticing to people of all ages. The exhibit will be on view on the 22nd of February and will close on March 29th.
Abstract with Pipes
Large Untitled by Ann C. Slocum Meet Connie  “Volunteer
Gallery Coordinator, Consuelo G. Bailey spends many hours finding the right
works for each exhibit. A talented artist and teacher in her own right, Connie
makes the gallery a place where artists and community members can explore
visual arts together.” - Susan Preece, Director, Topsham Public LibraryArtist Talk  At the heart of our gallery program is a unique opportunity
to interact with each artist. For every exhibit there is the Artist Talk. Usually
held on a Saturday morning at 11:00, this reception features an up close and
personal visit with the artist. |
