Mar 27 Wednesday
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Join the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library in a system-wide celebration of Women’s History Month! Throughout the month of March, select branch locations will host works from local artists with various interpretations of this annual observance.
At the Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library, artist Kim Campbell will showcase a collection of her oceanic fused glass pieces honoring Women in Art.
Artist biography: Born in Memphis, TN, Kim found her love for art in the 5th grade; her classmates were always asking her to draw for them. She concentrated on portraits at first, with acrylics and pastels as her two mediums of choice. After getting her B.S. degree in Studio Art from Florida State, she became a graphic designer and started her own business, Graphic Visions, in 1993. She took more art classes at FSU after graduating, including painting, mosaics, and ceramics. At a teacher’s suggestion, she took a glass fusing class. Two years later, she was teaching that class and bought her own kiln. Today, Kim teaches fused glass classes in her hometown and participates in art shows all over Florida.
“I love the serenity of the ocean and the creatures living there. They are fascinating and are a work of art in themselves. I’ve been working with fused-glass for over a decade, and I’m still learning new techniques and applications with this form of art. I work with frit for texture, powders for formations, enamels for painting and backgrounds, and sometimes polymer clay for an added bonus creature. I like to experiment with the powders to create abstract coral you might see underwater. I rarely create two of the same scene, thus my art is changing all the time. I never get bored. Art has always been a part of who I am and my ‘happy place.’”
The Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library will host a display of items from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. during their own observance of “Finer Womanhood Month.” This exhibit will inform vewers about the history of the sorority, their local chapter, Chi Theta Zeta, and their contributions to the local community.
About the organization:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is a Community Conscious Action Oriented Organization that was founded in 1920 on the founding principals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. We are a group of educated women who pride ourselves in community service. The end of February through the month of March we celebrate Finer Womanhood month which represents character, integrity, and perseverance. As defined by our esteemed sorority, Finer Womanhood is the “distinguishing characteristics of a woman, one superior in kind, quality, or appearance; marked by or affecting elegance or refinement.” A finer woman is a woman who through mind, body, and spirit seeks to empower herself and people from all walks of life.
Join the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library in a system-wide celebration of Women's History Month! Throughout the month of March, select branch locations will host works from local artists with various interpretations of this annual observance.
At the Eastside Branch Library, artist Mary Liz Tippin-Moody will showcase a collection of watercolor pieces she has created recently.
Artist biography: As a lifelong resident of Tallahassee, Mary Liz Tippin-Moody has worked as an illustrator, fine artist, and graphic designer in this city for over 45 years. She also now encourages senior artists, mostly women, to explore their creative paths in water media and mixed media. She serves as President of the Artists' League of the Big Bend of Florida and continues to enjoy illustration projects such as the recent Tallahassee Symphony Book, T is for Tallahassee, for which she illustrated the letter Q.
The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library, in commemoration of National Youth Art Month and in partnership with the Leon County School System, presents Youth Art Month. This annual collection of work is by students from over 25 Leon County schools, grades Kindergarten through 5, recognizing their strong artistic achievements and dedication to art education. Please join us for this celebration of art and art education exhibits on display from March 1-31, 2024 at the Leroy Collins Leon County Public Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue.
As part of our 2024 NEA Big Read featuring Andrew Krivak's The Bear, the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library is proud to present an exhibition of local nature photographs taken throughout the Big Bend region. Local residents of all ages have submitted their photographs of our area's flora, fauna, and landscapes, and we welcome fellow residents and visitors alike to come see the different perspectives of our beautiful home. Wild Wonders: A Photographic Journey Through Florida's Big Bend will be on display at the Main Library from March 1-31, 2024.
To see other NEA Big Read events happening in March, visit our dedicated webpage: LeonCountyFL.gov/BigRead
About NEA Big Read:This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). NEA Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System is one of 60+ nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project.
LeMoyne Arts celebrates the 37th year of the Mahaska Whitley Student Exhibition: High School Art and Senior Portfolio Competition. This Tallahassee tradition gives high school students from across Leon County the opportunity to display their artwork in a gallery setting and gain recognition for their hard work and talent. Awards, including college scholarships, are determined by a panel of judges from the local collegiate art programs. During the exhibit, Ms. Whitley, a retired art teacher and co-founder of the exhibit, will select a piece to receive the Founder’s Award. The goal of the Mahaska Whitley Student Exhibition is to encourage young people to pursue a creative career and to continue their love of art!
EXHIBIT OPENING & AWARD CEREMONY: Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm
Free for LeMoyne Arts Members and children under 12 | $5 donation suggested for Non-Members
Celebrate the spirit of Easter with the Hearth & Soul Easter Egg Hunt! From March 24th to 30th, embark on a seven-day adventure filled with giveaways. Visit us in-store and hunt for hidden Easter eggs to win exciting prizes!
Enjoy a delightful evening filled with lite bites, libations, live music by W. Heath Fowler and meet Dylan Snowden, author of I Am Inspired, all in support of a great cause!
Join clay artist, Nancy Jefferson for fun with clay in the LeMoyne Arts Studios. All techniques of hand-building and wheel throwing will be explored. Small classes are designed to teach a combination of beginners and advanced students together which adds more depth to each class. Beginners can learn the wheel or how to create anything by hand-building. From functional to sculptural, the sky is the limit as to what you can create! Nancy is a seasoned Master Potter with over 45 years of experience who loves to go outside the box. If there is something special you wish to make, Nancy will show you how! Opportunity to register for an additional one-day workshop on Alternative Firings – Raku, Smoke, Sagger & Sawdust at the end of the class series. Winter series 8-week Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon and evening classes begin the week January 9 through February 28. LeMoyne Studios, 417 E. Call St. Tallahassee, FL. Class fee $265. Contact Nancy directly at RedDotPottery@gmail.com or call 850-766-5765 to register for classes.