Gloria Cachion Art Gallery

Region 15 Students March 2026  Exhibit at Southbury Public Library

Tuesday, March 3 - Monday, March 30, 2026

The Gloria Cachion Gallery at the Southbury Public Library will showcase the work of Region 15 students as part of Youth Art Month, from Tuesday, March 3 through Monday, March 30, 2026.    

This year’s showcase features a curated selection of two-dimensional mixed media, paintings, photography, and drawings created by students from Kindergarten through 12^th grade. The return to the physical gallery space allows the public to fully appreciate the texture, scale, and detail of the artwork, elements that are often difficult to capture in a virtual format.

Alisa Rosenberg, Photography Teacher at Pomperaug High School, notes that the collection highlights the school’s photographers’ sophisticated lens work. “It is incredible to see the mastery these students have developed, especially in capturing the world through photography,” she says. “Displaying their images in a public space rewards their dedication and showcases the creative depth of their education.”

Jeromy Nelson, Director of Fine, Applied, and Technical Ars in Region 15, expressed the district’s excitement about returning to the physical venue, “While we were grateful for the digital connection during the library’s restoration last year, there is no substitute for standing directly in front of a piece of art. This exhibition highlights the critical thinking and technical discipline fostered in our classrooms. We are incredibly proud to partner with the library once again to give these young artists the physical platform their talent deserves.”

About Youth Art Month

The displays coincide with Youth Art Month, a program administered nationally by the Council for Art Education (CFAE). The event emphasizes the value of art education for all students and provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences. The 2026 exhibition stands as a testament to resilience, reuniting the Southbury Public Library and the Region 15 community in a shared celebration of the arts.  

The exhibit will be open during regular library hours which are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 4:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm to 5:00pm. A sample of photos will be posted online in the virtual gallery.

The Gloria Cachion Art Gallery, adjacent to the lobby, is an open two-story area along with the Brown Conference Room that showcases in-house and online exhibitions. It is available principally for local artists on a monthly rotation to present their work.

The Gallery was dedicated in May 2011 featuring the "Uncle John" Ludorf Collection photographed by Georgia Sheron.  This collection donated by Connie and Jack Hume is on display throughout the library as part of its permanent collection.