The Camden Public Library is pleased to announce Art in the Stacks, a new summer fundraiser based on Camden on Canvas with a fresh look and feel. Art in the Stacks is a two-week silent auction, held from July 20 to August 3. The artwork of some 30 well-known artists will be on display in the library, with bidding taking place entirely online.

Art in the Stacks will showcase smaller pieces of art, ideal for a wide variety of art lovers wherever they are. The works are diverse in medium and subject, ranging from vibrant paintings to striking sculptures.

The auction and fundraiser culminates with a small reception in the Library’s historic Reading Room on Sunday Aug. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m., to celebrate the library and the arts. With online-only bidding closing at 6 p.m. that day, bidders need not be present, though all are welcome to attend.

Participating artists include Greta Van Campen, Meghan Brady, Björn Runquist, Dominique Ostuni, Colin Page, Ken DeWaard, Peter Ralson, and many more area favorites. These artists will reflect a medley of styles, extending beyond Camden on Canvas’ plein-air-painting theme.

Art in the Stacks is designed as a revolving, complementary event to Camden on Canvas, the library’s plein-air-painting weekend, set to return in Summer 2026.

Some of our participating artists.

Sponsors and Supporters

Special thanks to Lead Sponsor Ken Gardiner, Edward Jones Investments – Camden and Colin Page of Page Gallery for the exceptional support.

Support also provided by

Once A Tree and Small Wonder Gallery & Frameshop.

Thanks to wonderful supporters like you, Camden on Canvas events have generated over $200,000 for the CPL Campaign for the Future. We hope you’ll join us in Art in the Stacks online bidding this year – and help create another successful masterpiece of an event!

some scenes from last year’s event