Gardiner Library

Wildflorus Shawangunk II
Photographs by Bradford Devins
On view: December 31 - January 29
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 11 from 2 - 4 PM
Art sales benefit local artists and the Gardiner Library.

Wildflorus: Shawangunk II is a photography exhibition by Hudson Valley artist Bradford R. Devins, celebrating the beauty and complexity of local wildflowers. Inspired by decades of historic texts, Devins draws metaphorical connections between the resilience of wildflowers and human stories. He challenges the notion of “invasive” species, suggesting that behavior—not origin—shapes how landscapes thrive or suffer. The works are displayed in salvaged and refurbished frames, emphasizing sustainability and the value of overlooked materials. This second edition features larger, never-before-seen pieces that bring warmth and vibrancy to winter, reflecting how both wildflowers and people can flourish even when displaced.

Bradford R. Devins is a Hudson Valley multidisciplinary artist working with photography, filmmaking, installation, music, writing, and projection. His work explores how we can better understand ourselves & our environment through observations in nature while seeking to improve access to those removed from it. Brad Devins is an award-winning documentary filmmaker & photographer.

Tiny Roost Gallery
Roost Studios has created a fresh way to show, see, experience and interact with art outside the traditional gallery or museum model. Roost worked with Ryan Solomons, a 3-D fabrication design artist to make the first Tiny Roost: Art on the Outside gallery installed outside the Gardiner Library.

The tiny gallery is a 24"x 36" moveable clear art gallery box that sits on a 36" high steel and wood base. It is weatherproof, powered by solar energy, and has both permanent and changeable signage, LED lighting and audio capability. It will house rotating exhibitions by various artists focusing on a variety of relevant themes.

Open Call for Artist Submissions
Contact: Marcy Bernstein at marcy@roostcoop.org or Nicole Lane at nlane@rcls.org

Library Exhibit Space
The primary purpose of the Gardiner Library Policy on Art Exhibits is to enrich the library experience of the Gardiner Library Patrons, particularly:

To enhance and increase community appreciation of the arts, to present a variety of exhibitions by artists in the visual arts as well as exhibitions of educational and/or historical significance, and to help local artists increase their public exposure.

Art Exhibit Policy and Application

Display Case
It is the policy of the Library, as part of its mission to enrich the quality of life, to provide space for exhibits and displays from the Library's collection and through those of other local community agencies or individuals.

Display Case and Bulletin Board Policy