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New artists include:  Romare Bearden, Howard Behrens, David W. M. Cassidy, Gene Davis, Jonathan Green, Childe Hassam, Gail Holliday, Ellsworth Kelly, Henri Fantin-Latour, Edwin Levick, Katsushika Hokusai, Ohara Koson, Jacob Lawrence, Joan Miro, Piet Mondrian, John Frederick Peto, Diego Rivera, Gerhart Richter, Kazuya Sakai, Alfred Sisley, Mark Tennenbaum, Robert Tennenbaum, Joseph Mallord William Turner, Leonardo da Vinci, Laura Wolf and Frank Lloyd Wright. 

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Educational Tools and Resources:

• Art classes for students of all ages
• Art Discussion Questions
• 5 Tips For Talking About Art
• Browse selected titles featuring art and artists:
  – Adult nonfiction
  – Art fiction
  – Art fiction DVDs
  – Children’s fiction and nonfiction
  – Abstract 
  – Buildings
  – Landscape
  – Nature
  – People
  – Photography

Call for Submissions:

• If you have artwork of your own that you would like to submit for consideration, complete this form.
  • Applications are accepted year-round. Submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee.
  • HCLS can only accept 2D artworks on paper (eg: photographs, watercolors, illustrations, prints, drawings, etc.) that are suitable for framing. At this time we are are unable to accept works on canvas, textiles, 3D artworks, time-based artworks, or any artworks that have a raised surface texture. We accept both originals and reproductions.
  • Actual image size cannot exceed 36″ x 26″.
  • If artwork is a donation, HCLS will not pay or be responsible for appraisal.
• If you would like to suggest someone else’s artwork be added to the collection, complete this form.

To receive email notices about updates to the Art Education Collection or related classes, complete this form.

How the art was chosen:

A committee of HCLS staff selected artwork for the pilot Art Education Collection. Guided by selection criteria for all HCLS materials, they chose museum-grade prints and photographs by award-winning local, national, and international artists.

The art features a variety of styles, eras, themes, and cultures. A small percent of the collection features artwork by HCLS staff members. A significant portion of the collection features donated photographs of historical structures in Howard County by the late Donald Reichle.

Interested in submitting an artwork to the collection? Complete this form. Submissions will be reviewed annually.

To borrow artwork:

• You must have a valid Maryland library card registered at HCLS. (If you forget your card, any photo identification with your name and address is an acceptable substitute.)
• You must be 18 or older.
• You may not use a special borrower’s card (A+ Educator, A+ Student, Temporary Resident, Homebound, Satellite Collection, DIY).

Limits, Loan Period & Fines:

• You may borrow 2 items from the collection in total.
• The loan period for items from the collection is 6 weeks.
• Items from the collection may not be renewed. All items must be returned at the end of the initial borrowing period.
• Returned items will be systematically inspected based on established guidelines before being cleared from your account and made available to other customers.
• Fines:
  • If art is not returned by the due date, fines are charged for each day an item is late.
  • Fines on overdue items will be added to your account.
  • Fines may be paid in person or at a SelfCheck machine at any HCLS branch.
  • If $10 or more is owed in fines, customers will not be able to borrow or renew any library materials until the fines have been cleared from their account.
    • Daily fines (charge per day per item) from the Art Collection: $2.
      Seniors (65+) pay half the fines on all overdue materials.
    • The maximum fine (charge per item) is $30

Lost & Damaged:

• Artwork is to be returned in the condition in which it was borrowed.
• The full replacement cost and a processing fee will be charged for each item lost or stolen.
  • If the frame or glass are broken or damaged, the frame replacement cost will be charged.
  • If the artwork is damaged, the artwork replacement cost will be charged.
    
• Replacements for lost or damaged artwork or artwork components are not accepted.

Returning Items:

• Artwork must be picked up from and returned to the Customer Service Desk at the lending branch during open hours.
• Artwork MAY NOT be returned to any HCLS book drop, any other HCLS branch, or other library systems in Maryland.

Reserving Items:

• You may not reserve artwork.
• You may call HCLS Central or Glenwood Branch to check on the availability of a specific artwork.
• Available artwork may be held for a two-hour period for pickup at the HCLS lending branch.
• Artwork will not be sent to other HCLS branches for pickup.