The 700 Collection V

February 28 2026 – May 15 2026

The fifth iteration of our annual juried group exhibit, “The 700 Collection”. The non-fiction 700s section of the library is all about the arts! In the stacks of the 700s, readers can browse for information on traditional mediums, such as painting and ceramics, and less traditional mediums, such as digital and graffiti art. You will find books on ikebana, crocheting with wire, stained glass, paper quilling, and more. “The 700 Collection” showcases both adult and youth work in this classification. Cash prizes were awarded to the top three artists in both age groups. For the first time Library Director Melissa Loiselle selected a “Director’s Choice” award.

Youth Winners:
1st Place: Avi R., “Whispers of the Moon,” Mixed media drawing
2nd Place: Claire S., “ON THE PHILADELPHIA METRO,” Oil pastels
3rd Place: Quinn C., “Magical Masterpiece,” Mixed media drawing

Adult Winners:
1st: Donna Curry for “Crow Bar”, Mixed media sculpture
2nd: Angel Walthour for “Wits End,” Mixed media self-portrait
3rd: Brian Bosmer for “ONYK”, Photography

Director’s Choice:
Abbey Niswander, “And Other Scary Stories”, Intaglio print