Bridwell Art Library

Bridwell Art Library The Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library contains the University of Louisville's research collection in art, design, and architecture.

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Save the date for an Art Library open house on Thursday, September 10, 9-11 am! Stop by to see our new windows and a bea...
08/27/2026

Save the date for an Art Library open house on Thursday, September 10, 9-11 am! Stop by to see our new windows and a beautiful, clear view of the Cochran Fountain outside Schneider Hall. Check out our new artists' book exhibit, Books Without Borders, and enjoy a donut!

ID: A color flyer advertising an Open House at Bridwell Art Library on September 10th from 9am-11am.

New Book Wednesday- Imperial Animations in Transpacific Contemporary Art - Hermogenes and Hellenistic-Roman Temple Build...
08/26/2026

New Book Wednesday
- Imperial Animations in Transpacific Contemporary Art
- Hermogenes and Hellenistic-Roman Temple Building
- Michelangelo and Titian: A Tale of Rivalry and Genius
-Monument Lab: Re:Generation
- Enchanted Wood: Engraving a Place for Women Artists in Rural Britain
- Mixed Media: The Visual Cultures of Racial Integration
- The Sassoons
- Point Blank: (Quick Studies)
- Exhibiting for Multiple Senses: Art and Curating for Sensory-Diverse Bodies
- Gordon Parks: Pastor E.F. Ledbetter and the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 1953

ID: A color photo of colorful art book covers on a bookshelf.

Picturesque day outside the Art Library today!ID: A color photo of an outdoor landscape outside of a building featuring ...
08/25/2026

Picturesque day outside the Art Library today!

ID: A color photo of an outdoor landscape outside of a building featuring a water fountain .

Did you know Bridwell Art Library has a CZUR Book Scanner for all to use for free? Stop by and check it out. ID: A colo...
08/24/2026

Did you know Bridwell Art Library has a CZUR Book Scanner for all to use for free? Stop by and check it out.

ID: A color photo of a book scanner on a tabletop.

You've seen our windows but have you seen our Graphic Novels? ID: A color photo of colorful graphic novel covers on a bo...
08/21/2026

You've seen our windows but have you seen our Graphic Novels?

ID: A color photo of colorful graphic novel covers on a bookshelf.

The Art Library holds over 93,445 volumes covering the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, glass, photog...
08/20/2026

The Art Library holds over 93,445 volumes covering the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, glass, photography, architectural history, interior architecture, graphic design, art education, pottery, fiber arts, and decorative arts. The collection is particularly strong in photography, modern and contemporary art, and design.

ID: A colorful graphic highlighting the 93,455 volumes in Bridwell Art Library.

New Year. New Books!ID: A color photo of colorful art book covers displayed on bookshelves.
08/19/2026

New Year. New Books!

ID: A color photo of colorful art book covers displayed on bookshelves.

Free coffee and donuts at Ekstrom Library from 10:30-12:30 today!ID: A color photo of a flyer advertising free donuts a...
08/18/2026

Free coffee and donuts at Ekstrom Library from 10:30-12:30 today!

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Happy Cards! Here’s to a great semester!ID: ID: On a color photo of a water fountain is a red box with white text that...
08/17/2026

Happy Cards! Here’s to a great semester!
ID: ID: On a color photo of a water fountain is a red box with white text that reads "Fall Semester 2024 Library Hours; August 17 - December 11;
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday - Sunday; September 7 (Monday) Labor Day Closed;
November 25 (Wednesday) Thanksgiving; 9am-12pm; November 26-27(Thursday-Friday) Thanksgiving Closed".

Who’s ready for free food? Kick off the semester with some tasty treats today at Ekstrom Library!Nacho Average Library– ...
08/14/2026

Who’s ready for free food? Kick off the semester with some tasty treats today at Ekstrom Library!

Nacho Average Library– Stop by for free nachos while supplies last!

Friday, August 14 | 2:30–4:00 PM

ID: A colorful graphic advertising nachos at a library event.

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Louisville, KY
40292

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15028526741

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