For Immediate Release – January 2, 2026
Julie Wallace Exhibits New Works at Arlington Central Library
ARLINGTON, Va. — Arlington Public Library will host a new exhibition of works by local artist Julie B. Wallace at the Central Library from January 5 through April 12, 2026. The exhibit features Wallace’s vibrant and illustrative pieces celebrating simple pleasures and imaginative slices of everyday life. The display is free and open to the public during regular library hours at Central Library’s second-floor space, known as “The Point”.
Wallace, a member of the Arlington Artists Alliance, is known for her expressive use of color and visual storytelling in portraying scenes of womanhood, domesticity and day-to-day moments.
“I’m excited to share these whimsical stories hidden in ordinary corners of life… my hope is that visitors will find joy in the colorful everyday moments captured in my work.”
– Julie Wallace
An artist meet-and-greet event is planned for Sunday February 22nd at 10am. This informal reception will give visitors an opportunity to meet Julie Wallace, discuss her creative process, and learn more about the inspiration behind her artwork. Details of the meet-and-greet will be announced on the Arlington Public Library website and social media once finalized.
The exhibition is presented as part of Arlington Public Library’s Art at the Library program, an initiative that spotlights local artists and fosters community engagement through art. Arlington Public Library has a long history of showcasing community and contemporary art in its branches, and this exhibit continues that tradition of enriching cultural life in the County.
Central Library is located at 1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA, and is open seven days a week (hours vary by day). Julie’s artworks will be on view in The Point gallery on the second floor. Admission is free. For more information about library exhibitions, visit the Arlington Public Library website. To explore Julie Wallace’s portfolio or purchase prints, visit her website at juliebwallace.com/shop/.
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