This winter Midway Contemporary Art opened a research library adjacent to our galleries. The library addresses a need among arts professionals and the general public to access information and materials that track, facilitate, and enable new developments in the fluid world of contemporary art.

Currently housing 2,500 volumes, the library’s collection includes monographs, group exhibition catalogs, reference books, periodicals, and digital media. A non-circulating facility, the library serves to support the research and instructional activities of artists, educators, students, and the general public.  

We are currently in the process of completing our online database of the library's contents. Click here to search the library.

The library is made possible with contributions of time, equipment, instructional guidance, and financial support. Interested volunteers and donors are invited and encouraged to contact the gallery. While the library welcomes book donations, the archive is curated to support Midway programming and advance our mission of presenting emerging and underrepresented artists. We maintain a wish list on www.amazon.com for individuals who wish to make in-kind contributions. 

We would like to offer a special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous start-up support for the library: Elmer L. and Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation, BLU DOT, HRK Foundation, Langwater Foundation, Permlight, and many generous individuals.

Library Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM–5PM

For special appointments or to schedule a class visit, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 612-378-6010.