Cooley Gallery director Stephanie Snyder initiated the Case Works program in 2004 as a means for exhibiting outstanding small-scale works by some of the region's best artists. The cases are sited in Reed’s Hauser Memorial Library, in the center of the first floor reading room. The cases were donated to Reed by John and Betty Gray. When not featuring contemporary art, the cases display small-scale sculptures—such as exemplary Pre-Columbian artifacts—that were also generous gifts to Reed from John and Betty Gray. Case Work’s inaugural exhibition season is dedicated to Betty Gray’s many achievements on behalf of the arts at Reed.

The Hauser Memorial Library is open to the public during the school year (beginning August 29) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday. The Library is closed for certain holidays. Library hours may be confirmed on the web at: LIBRARY HOURS.

For more information, call gallery director Stephanie Snyder at 503-777-7251.