Friday, February 19, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Online
Registration is closed.
Alma Thomas, a Black American artist who lived from 1891 to 1978, was the first graduate of Howard University's Fine Arts program in 1924 and is now recognized as a major American painter of the 20th century. She is best known for the colorful abstract expressionist paintings she created in her 80s, after retiring from a 35-year career teaching art at a segregated public junior high school in Washington, D.C.
Those who register for this program will receive supplies so that they may create a painting of their own in the style of Alma Thomas' best known works. Participants will also receive a booklet with more information about Thomas' life, her creative process, and artistic philosophy, to use as inspiration for their own work. Finally, participants are asked to email a photo of their finished painting to the library, and those who do will be entered to win one of several "door prizes": copies of #ownvoices middle-grade books by Black authors, which will be mailed to the winners.
Please note there is no Zoom component for this event. This is a take-and-make bag for you to enjoy at your leisure. The bags will be available for those who've registered to pick up anytime the library is open from February 19-25.
This program is for children in grades 3-6.
If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.
This event is open to the public.
