TCPL Exhibit on Homelessness
Fernando and Kim are participating in this exhibit,
which starts on Saturday, March 10.
The opening reception will be on Thursday, April 5 from 5-8pm.
The forum will be moderated by Anne Rhodes and includes panelists: City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, John Ward, director of Homeless Services for the American Red Cross of Ithaca and Tompkins County, Jungle resident Joe Lotito, Veteran’s Sanctuary Coordinator Jennifer Pacanowski and Tompkins County Poet Laureate Gail Holst-Warhaft.
Following the panel discussion, Liberian Native Jackie Sayegh-Birch will read her original poetry.
Some pieces featured in the exhibit are available for purchase by contacting the artists directly. Proceeds from the sale of some pieces may be donated by the artists to charitable organizations serving the indigent.
The exhibit will also be featured during Downtown Ithaca’s Gallery Night from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 6.
For additional information, contact TCPL Exhibit Coordinator Sally Grubb at (607) 272-4557 extension 232 or sgrubb@tcpl.org, or curator Benn Tedrus Feshbach Nadelman at (607) 220-9144 or BennNadelman@me.com.
which starts on Saturday, March 10.
The opening reception will be on Thursday, April 5 from 5-8pm.
LIBRARY LAUNCHES NEW EXHIBIT ON HOMELESSNESS AND THE INDIGENT
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| Fragile-Handle with Care, Artwork by Kim Schrag |
ITHACA—The
Tompkins County Public Library will unveil its latest art and poetry
exhibit, “Perspectives on Homelessness and the Indigent” Saturday, March
10.
On
display throughout the Library, this enlightening exhibit is curated by
artist and arts educator Benn Nadelman and features the work of 41
visual artists and poets, representing a vast range of sociopolitical,
demographic and aesthetic perspectives. Featured exhibitors include
creative professionals, those administering to the indigent and members
of the indigent community.
The
exhibit will be on display through May 24 and will be highlighted
during an opening reception and public forum “The Homeless and
Indigent: Causes, Effects and Solutions,” Thursday, April 5 from 5:00
to 8:00 PM in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room.
The forum will be moderated by Anne Rhodes and includes panelists: City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, John Ward, director of Homeless Services for the American Red Cross of Ithaca and Tompkins County, Jungle resident Joe Lotito, Veteran’s Sanctuary Coordinator Jennifer Pacanowski and Tompkins County Poet Laureate Gail Holst-Warhaft.
Following the panel discussion, Liberian Native Jackie Sayegh-Birch will read her original poetry.
Some pieces featured in the exhibit are available for purchase by contacting the artists directly. Proceeds from the sale of some pieces may be donated by the artists to charitable organizations serving the indigent.
The exhibit will also be featured during Downtown Ithaca’s Gallery Night from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 6.
For additional information, contact TCPL Exhibit Coordinator Sally Grubb at (607) 272-4557 extension 232 or sgrubb@tcpl.org, or curator Benn Tedrus Feshbach Nadelman at (607) 220-9144 or BennNadelman@me.com.
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