Works pictured above by previous Artists of the Month, from top left to bottom right: Sally Gruber, Naomi Czupryna, Phil Dutra, and Nahid Reed.
Artist of the Month at CPL
As a center of community life, the Centerville Public Library encourages and supports civic, intellectual and cultural pursuits. The library invites local artists to display their work in the library front lobby for a one month showing.
Every month, patrons can visit the lobby in the front of the lobby and view a local artist’s exhibit. Some artists will have select pieces or prints available for purchase, and a portion of proceeds benefit the library.
Support CPL and local artists through this ongoing program!
Current Artist: Olivia Faulkner
May 2026
Olivia ‘Livi’ Faulkner is a contemporary American artist based in Massachusetts. She is a self-trained mixed media painter and digital artist. Exposed to contemporary art from a young age, Olivia was inherently drawn to modern art; never expecting it would impact the course of her life and career.
Olivia’s work fuses many different stylistic elements of contemporary art, such as texture, contrast, splatter, fluidity, and geometric-inspired shapes. She is known for using various non-traditional art mediums which inform her body of work, and uses an action-based approach when painting. In her studio, she “lets go of conformity and allows the action of art to lead the way”. Many of her compositions strike a signature style of chaos and control, connectivity, and finding s “balance in the unbalanced” – where contrast is a common theme.
Olivia received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst and studied at the University of Leeds in Leeds, England. In her years after graduating from university, she realized that no other career path would allow her to derive the most fulfillment and satisfaction the way painting does. She believes there is substantial value in interpretation through art, often prompting her viewers to question societal norms and structures of power.
Learn more about Olivia and her art on her website: livigigi.art
Olivia’s art will be on display in the front lobby, with select pieces available for purchase. A portion of sales benefit the library.
How do I become an Artist of the Month?
If you are interested in being an Artist of the Month at CPL, please fill out this form:
A staff member will review the information and contact you if there is an opening.
Filling out the form DOES NOT indicate your submission is accepted.
Artists must agree to the following:
- Artists wishing to sell their work in the library agree to donate 30% of their sales to the library.
- The artist must agree that the library will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to the artwork and releases the library, its staff, and its trustees from all demands, suits, damages and liabilities which may arise out of items on exhibit, at any time hereafter. The artist also understands that the library will not hold any fire, theft or damage insurance on the items.
For further questions, please contact us at (508) 790-6220 or email centervillelibrary@yahoo.com.