Art Exhibitions

Every few months the Sherman Library, as part of our effort to promote cultural enrichment, features the works of a selected local artist. Over the course of a year, many different types of art can be seen such as traditional, abstract, watercolors, oils, pastels, as well as photography. Not only is the artwork enjoyed by library visitors…it’s for sale. In fact, a percentage of any sale is donated by the artist to the Sherman Library.

If you are interested in showing your art at the Sherman Library please contact us at SLPrograms@biblio.org

Our Current Exhibition

“A Midsummer’s Fine Art”- Oil paintings by B. Forrest Sheperd

Art Show July 31 - August 26, 2026

‍The Sherman Library is pleased to announce its upcoming art exhibition, “A Midsummer's Fine Art” Oil Paintings by B. Forrest Sheperd. A local, classically trained contemporary realism artist, with an impressionist twist, Forrest’s paintings explore the nuanced interplay between light, form, and emotion.

In a world inundated with fleeting images and rapid consumption, Sheperd hopes that his work can be a testament to the enduring power of observation and skilled craftsmanship. As a contemporary realism painter, his art is drawn to the power of figurative art not just as a technique, but as a means of exploring the subtleties of human experience. He tries to bridge the gap between the tangible and the intangible, creating an emotional visceral connection between art and its audience.

Sheperd’s goal as an artist is to celebrate the beauty of our shared human experience, while inspiring a renewed appreciation for the world around us. In each piece, he tries to capture moments of quiet revelation, inviting viewers to see the familiar through fresh eyes and rediscover the profound in what is seemingly simple.

He began oil painting in his teens in Westchester County. He studied in the 1980’s with Cesare Borgia at the Frank Reilly Art School in Westchester--with its roots in the French Beaux Arts classic tradition. His work is inspired by the traditional classic designs and craftsmanship of the great masters. Forrest is a native New Yorker, who now lives on a farm in upstate New York near Sherman, CT.

The exhibition of these photographs runs July 31 through August 26, 2026. The opening reception is Friday July 31st, 6 - 8pm.