My Story Revealed: Global Culture & Identity
Curated by Creative Connections, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting global understanding and empowering student voices through the arts, "My Story Revealed" is part of their award-winning Global Voices - ArtLink program, which connects 4th-12th graders from different countries through collaborative storytelling and art. This unique initiative allows young artists to share their personal narratives and cultural experiences, offering insights into diverse global perspectives. The exhibition features a beautiful collection of pieces created by students participating in the Global Voices - ArtLink program from the past 30 years. Each work of art tells a story, reflecting the individual experiences and cultural heritage of the young artists. Through their creations, visitors will be invited to explore themes of creativity, empowerment, cultural understanding, empathy, and global citizenship.
“Whether their pieces are beautifully rendered or simply drawn, delightful or thought provoking, the young artists have expressed their identities, shared their stories, and conveyed the aspects of their lives and society they treasure – or are concerned about. This collection includes youth voices from 28 ArtLink partner countries, transcending political systems and geographical boundaries. Art is a universal language, and the viewer is invited to reflect on their own story, cultivating a deeper sense of empathy and appreciation for the multi-faceted tapestry of human experiences we are all part of.”- Creative Connections
Image caption: Kindness Begins from Home—the time I sheltered a stray dog on a rainy day. Artist: Anne, Sri Lanka.
Upcoming Events
Arts at the Library: Clay Wall Hanging Workshop for Adults
Winter Book Trees
Arts at the Library: Moss Art Workshop for Adults
Cricut Crafts for Adults: Holiday Cards
Dome Ornament Workshop
Dome Ornament Workshop
Libraries are platforms for lifelong learning, and the arts can serve as a portal for understanding ideas and issues. Intentionally situated at the heart of the action, our new gallery is a dynamic space for culture, designed to engage the broadest spectrum of library patrons. Exhibitions will be integrated with our professionally developed adult and family services programs and collections, to provide experiences that will educate and inform as they also challenge popular notions of the role of art in our world.
Exhibitions will run quarterly or biannually, developed internally with experienced guest curators to keep our offerings fresh and innovative. Visitors can explore chosen themes in diverse ways—by viewing original works, installations, or didactic displays, listening to recordings, watching videos, chatting with specially trained volunteer docents.
We see libraries as infrastructure for imagination—the key to building a better future. Our new building, including our art gallery, allows us to expand our reach in this direction.