2025 marks the seventh year of the Recycled Books Art Show at Mesa County Libraries! In 2019, the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries organized, managed, and funded the initial art show featuring projects made by local creatives using recycled books. This well-loved annual display continues to showcase some of the intricate and amazing artwork from our community. From the 45 entries received this year, the library’s art committee selected 31 pieces to be displayed at the Central Library from March 28 through May 15, 2025.
Among the many wonderful contributions they make towards the success of the library, the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries , as part of the Mesa County Libraries Foundation, recognize the importance of supporting artists and creatives by providing the generous cash awards for multiple library art shows, including the Recycled Books Art Show.
We happily congratulate the following artists:
First place: $250 awarded to Mae Piña for “My Name Is Czeslawa Kwoka”
Second place: $200 awarded to Ellen Balzer for “Serpent’s Paper Trail”
Third place: $175 awarded to Gayle Gerson for “It’s All Golden”
