FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jennifer Pennell
Chair
Mansfield Public Art Commission
jennypbgsu@gmail.com
Mansfield Public Art Commission and Mansfield Richland County Public Library Announce Art Exhibit: “A Cabinet of Curiosities”
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Public Art Commission, in partnership with the Mansfield Richland County Public Library are pleased to announce their upcoming collaborative art exhibit, “A Cabinet of Curiosities.” The exhibition will open to the public on September 14, 2026, and run through November 13, 2026.
Inspired by the Renaissance and Enlightenment-era Wunderkammer—or “Cabinets of Curiosities”—the exhibition explores humanity’s enduring fascination with collecting, cataloging, and marveling at the extraordinary. These early collections brought together remarkable objects from across the known world, blurring the boundaries between science, art, history, and myth.
Hosted in the second-floor lobby of the library’s Main Branch at 43 W. 3rd Street in Mansfield, “A Cabinet of Curiosities” is a juried exhibition celebrating the wonder, mystery, and beauty of the natural world through two-dimensional art showcasing local talent.
“This partnership highlights the vibrant intersection of public art and community learning,” said Jennifer Pennell, Public Art Commission Chair. “By utilizing the library’s lobby space, we are bringing unique and accessible art directly to the heart of downtown Mansfield.”
Exhibit Details:
- Title: A Cabinet of Curiosities
- Dates: September 14, 2026 – November 13, 2026
- Location: Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (Main Branch, 2nd Floor Atrium), 43 W. 3rd St., Mansfield, OH 44902
- Admission: Free and open to the public during standard library operating hours
The Main Library, 43 W. Third Street, Mansfield, Ohio is open Monday through Thursday, 9 AM-8 PM, Friday and Saturday, 9 AM-5 PM, and Sunday, 1 PM-5 PM. For more information, visit mrcpl.org.###
