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Broadway Art Show

The Monticello-Union Township Public Library is excited to host the Broadway Art Show on July 24th and July 25th. The Broadway Art Show provides an opportunity for the community to experience the many unique artists and artwork from local Indiana artists. Enjoy browsing the beautiful variety of art in different forms from paintings, photography, jewelry, textiles, glass, pottery and wood.

Are you interested in being an art patron? 

Those who want a first look and opportunity to purchase artwork can become an Art Patron. Individuals, businesses, and civic organizations can become Art Patrons by pledging to spend a minimum of $50.00 at the Broadway Art Show.

By pledging in advance, Art Patrons will receive an invitation to an exclusive reception on Friday, July 25th from 5 pm – 8 pm. Enjoy an evening of instrumental music, delicious appetizers, and mingling with artists and art lovers. If you would like to be an art patron, please register here. 
Since 2008, the Monticello Public Library has hosted the Broadway Art Show as an annual fundraiser to supplement the library's cost for services, programs, and maintenance to the building and grounds. Considering recent legislation and termination of agencies, fundraising efforts are critical to the library's mission of serving our community.

We are excited to host the event in our newly renovated space at 321 W Broadway Street. As part of our renovations we added an expansive gallery space. This will allow for exhibits to be displayed year round, along with spotlighting even more local artists and their work.

Additional spaces include the Maker Space, Children's Program Room, Indiana Room and the Art and Sherry Morgan Program Room. We plan to utilize these spaces along with the gallery space to arrange artists throughout the whole building.

Enjoy another day of the art show on Saturday, July 25th from 9 am - 3 pm. We will have artist demonstrations from Stacy Bogan and Sharon Owens. Bask in environmental music provided by artist and musician Cheryl Kaldahl, whose work is among the artwork on exhibit and available for purchase.

Supporting the art show enables artists to continue creating and the library to continue serving the community. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of art in many forms.

Painting of a man


Artist Jamie Hicks


Artist Sandra Mamach


Artist Joyce Van Deman

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Landscapes of the American West and Beyond

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Monticello-Union Township Public Library is pleased to announce the first art exhibit in the gallery space titled, "Landscapes of the American West and Beyond." Local artist Terry Lacy will have his artwork on exhibit from June 15 - July 15. The exhibit will focus on the landscapes and seascapes across the U.S. created by artist Terry Lacy. Terry has always been fascinated by landscapes: from the area surrounding his farm to the vast expanses of the American west.

"I have always been fascinated by landscape: from the area surrounding my farm to the vast expanses of the American west. From Indiana, Michigan, Utah, New Mexico and other western sites."

Terry Lacy,

All of the paintings are of watercolor or handmade paper. Terry learned the process of handmade paper, fifty years ago, from Katheryn Clark at Twinrocker Handmade Paper in Brookston Indiana. As an artist, Terry was captivated by the centuries-old process of hand papermaking since my first encounter with it. Originally, paper was vital to society as it provided a means to write and print information essential to the functioning of any developed society. Most paper produced during that time was white or light-colored for practical purposes.

Terry began working with handmade paper over fifty years ago, continually refining and exploring the medium to create his handmade paper landscapes. Living on a farm in the Wabash Valley with his wife since 1973, the surrounding landscape has become a major influence on his work. While most artists use traditional mediums like watercolor, oil, or pencil, Terry uses pigmented cotton fibers suspended in water to create one-of-a-kind handmade paper pieces.

Ancient Utah 

Calf Creek
Canyon, Escalante-
National Monument 

Join us as Terry Lacy shares his unique process in creating paper and painting beautiful landscapes on it at the reception night on Tuesday, June 30 at 6 pm in the Art and Sherry Morgan Program Room. Refreshments will be provided. All artwork on exhibit is available for purchase. For more information on Terry Lacy's artwork and a video of him creating his unique handmade paper,  visit https://www.terrylacy.com/

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Attention Lincoln Township Residents

The Monticello-Union Township Public Library is pleased to announce that we have received a $1,000 grant from the Community Foundation of White County to assist with easing access for Lincoln Township residents to have a library card.

In Indiana, non-resident library cards are available for a fee to individuals living in townships outside of any library taxing district. These cards allow non-residents the same access to services that resident card holders have by paying an amount at least equal to what the average resident pays within a library's taxing district. Contracts are often set up with some townships to cover all or a portion of the fee. Currently, there is no existing contract between Lincoln Township and a public library in White County, so residents of Lincoln must pay full non-resident card fees to White County Libraries. Non-resident cards are good for one year. The 2025 non-resident library card fee at Monticello-Union Township Public Library is $80. The grant will cover $35 of the fee and the individual will pay $45. This opportunity will be available until the grant funds are depleted.

If you have any questions, please contact the Library Director or a manager at 574-583-2665 or email .

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