The Gallery at MCL

Manchester Community Library is proud to offer exhibition space for original works by local and regional artists. The Gallery at MCL consists of several spaces: the Main Gallery in the Hunter Community Room, the Lower Level Gallery, and the Youth Gallery in the Children’s Library. Visitors may view the current gallery offerings during open Library hours.
All are welcome to join us for MCL’s Gallery Opening events, where you may enjoy some light refreshments while chatting with the artists and getting a first look at the new exhibit. Gallery Openings, like all Library programming, are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required. See upcoming Gallery Openings below, or view the full event calendar here.
Most artists offer their displayed works for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Library. Each artist sets their own prices and pickup options. If you are interested in purchasing an exhibition piece, inquire at the Help Desk, and our staff will gladly guide you through the process.

Current Exhibitions

Main Gallery

Images from Vermont to Maine by Carl Cascella | On Display through October 16, 2026

Artist’s Statement:

The natural world – mountains, streams, clouds, and trees – inspires my photographs. Some are representational; others might be described as abstract. Either way, my intention is to create images that convey an effect that transcends the literal.

When you visit the exhibition, you’ll see that I have attempted to create visual metaphors that convey the essence of my subjects. I’ve also tried to imbue the photographs with a sense of both wonder and humor.

I hope that you enjoy my work, and please feel free to send along any questions or comments directly to me: carlcascella@gmail.com

All the Best,

Carl Cascella

About the Photographer

Carl Cascella’s formal training in photography began in college, where, at Harvard’s Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, he studied black & white and color photography. To supplement these courses, Carl participated in George Tice’s photo workshop in Aspen, Colorado. He was also a member of Minor White’s graduate Zone System class at MIT.

In addition to his photographic training, Carl studied life drawing and oil painting at the Art Students League of New York.

Carl’s work has been shown at the MIT School of Art & Architecture, the Boston Museum of Science, the Vermont Center of Photography, and the Triangle Gallery in Rockland, Maine.

Purchasing Prints from Images from Vermont to Maine

Profits from Carl Cascella’s gallery sales will be split between Manchester Community Library and the Community Food Cupboard. Prints of the images on display are available at the following prices:
  • 6″ x 9″ Prints – $120
  • 9″ x 13.5″ Prints – $160
  • 12″ x 18″ – $200
Prints will be available for pickup at the Library, usually within a week of the request. Photographs are also available in larger sizes, up to 40” x 60”. Prices for larger prints are available upon request.

Youth Gallery

MCL is proud to offer the Youth Gallery space on the walls of the Children’s Library. The Youth Gallery features the work of local young artists and hosts a gallery opening for each exhibit.

Lower Level Gallery

Current Display

The Lost Ski Areas of Vermont by the Manchester Historical Society & the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum

You’re invited to explore a special pop-up exhibit in the lower gallery of the Manchester Community Library. This collaborative display between the Manchester Historical Society (MHS) and the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum (VTSSM) in Stowe highlights Vermont’s “lost” ski areas. 

For more than 20 years, VTSSM has been documenting Vermont’s “lost” ski areas. Their research has identified 190 closed ski areas and six that never opened. This exhibit features a selection of sites located south of Route 4, including #35: Snow Valley, which is highlighted here.

To learn more about Vermont’s lost ski areas, please visit vtssm.org or call 802-253-9911.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Contact

To get information about The Gallery or pitch an exhibition, contact Paige Vignola at pvignola@mclvt.org or (802) 549-4574.