Art at Batavia Public Library
The Batavia Public Library is home to a permanent collection of art that reflects the spirit and history of our community.
From paintings and sculptures to historical pieces, this collection enriches the Library environment and offers visitors a chance to enjoy art as part of their everyday experience. Works on permanent display celebrate creativity, heritage, and the role of the arts in public spaces.
In addition to our permanent collection, the Library is proud to host a rotating exhibit series featuring local artists. These temporary exhibits showcase the talent and diversity of our community, providing artists with a platform to share their work while giving patrons an opportunity to enjoy fresh and inspiring perspectives throughout the year. Exhibits are displayed in designated gallery spaces within the Library, and many pieces are available for purchase directly from the artists.
Through both our permanent displays and rotating exhibits, the Library continues its commitment to being a welcoming place not only for learning and discovery but also for experiencing the arts in meaningful ways.
Paintings & Building Features
Stone Manor
Gift of the Batavia Woman’s Club 1982, watercolor on paper
Batavia Library
Gift of library trustee (1975-1983) Eleanor Jones, in memory of her parents, Roy M. and Mildred G. Weaver ca. 1977. Watercolor on paper.
Untitled [Batavia Depot]
Watercolor on board
Untitled [Anderson Bros. Block]
Watercolor on paper
Fox River Ice-Skating
1957 color photograph on canvas (2006 facsimile)
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Gift of the Estate of Virginia M. Douglas, oil on canvas
Portrait of Sarah M. Gammon
Gift of the Estate of Dolres J. Johnson, April 1998; oil on canvas
Stained Glass Windows
The Library owns three (of six) stained glass windows from the D.C. Newton House (11 N Batavia Avenue and former home of the Library from 1921-1981). The artist(s) are unknown, and they may have been commissioned in Europe by D.C. Newton.
Bellevue Place
Watercolor on paper
