Book Arts: Local Artists' and Rare Book Collections

The SMFA Library has a growing collection of artists' and rare books. To access the collection, make an appointment with Darin Murphy (dmurphy@smfa.edu or 617-369-3561). Viewing times are available between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Please note the following requirements for viewing our Artists' and Rare Books:

• Collections are in-library use only and require supervision by the library staff.
• Hands must be clean and free of lotion or other moisturizing products.
• No food or drink is permitted when viewing the collections.
• Use pencil only if taking notes.

Please feel free to get in touch with a librarian at any stage of your research process. Stop by the library (located on the third floor of the B side of the Fenway building), or get in touch directly with:

Ashley Peterson

• apeterson@smfa.edu
• 617-369-3653

Darin Murphy

• dmurphy@smfa.edu
• 617-369-3651

Circulation Desk (evening and weekend contact)

• library@smfa.edu
• 617-369-3650

Laura Davidson, Fort Point Flora and Fauna, 2003

Image courtesy of the Artists' Books at MassArt collection. 

Available to view via the SMFA Library Artists' Book Collection