Artist Statement "I have been an assignment photographer for over 25 years. On those journeys and travels, I always shoot a 'fine art' or 'street-photography' series. I'm so honored to share my work in my first exhibition at Central Library. To put my images in perspective, I graduated with a degree in fine arts. My…
Central Artist Corner presents Gene Dominique
Artist Biography/Statement Gene Dominique earned a photojournalism degree at San Jose State University and law degree from University of California at San Francisco. After practicing law for thirty years, ten years ago Gene returned to his passion: a full-time photography art practice. Gene's explorations include a variety of genres from documentary to portraiture, surrealism and…
Central Artist Corner present Krista M. Jones
Artist Statement Krista M. Jones, also known as JONESY, is a contemporary artist, based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is best known for her vibrant, symbolic patterned murals and complex canvas paintings. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Columbus State University. Her canvas works have been featured in exhibitions throughout the United States, including…
World Parrot Day – May 31st
A drawing of the Carolina Parakeet The Thick-billed Parrot Did you know that the USA had two native parrots? They were the Carolina Parakeet and the Thick-billed Parrot. The Carolina Parakeet lived in the east of the USA from southern New England to Florida and Texas. They lived in flocks of 200 to 300 birds.…
The Real Tea Series: GRIOT on Designing for Global Audiences
The Real Tea Series: GRIOT is a year-long cultural storytelling experience curated and hosted by Carlita Scarboro-Vazquez through CVaz Designs. Inspired by the tradition of the griot—the keeper of memory, history, and community—the series explores how stories are preserved and reimagined through art, engineering, technology, design, wellness, and cultural exchange. The project transforms the library into a living archive…
Central Artist Corner presents Billy Clifton-Strawn
Artist Statement: "Pixels at Play is about what can happen when I treat digital media as something flexible and alive. I begin with photography and digital painting, but the work quickly moves beyond documentation. I layer, distort, and recompose pixels until they feel less like data and more like gestures. What starts as an image…
May Displays at Central Library
Central Library continues celebrating The Year of the Book through Secrets and Stories in May. We are highlighting Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Jewish authors! Patrons will find cookbooks, graphic novels, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, and more genres. Visit us to view, contribute to, and checkout materials from our displays. Click photos to enlarge: Upon entering the…
The Met Gala… What Is It Exactly?
Perhaps you may have heard of the Met Gala but are unsure as to what it is or why it exists.
The Met Gala is held every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Mascots Missing! Detectives Wanted!
Oh No! The Fulton County Library System Mascots, Dewey and Deci are Missing! Use your detective skills to write a short story on how you can help find them using the paper provided and pin it to the bulletin board. Stay tuned for updates as our junior detectives help us find Dewey and Deci. See photos…
Make a Japanese Hand Fan at Central Library!
The Children's Department at Central Library kicked off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a two-for-one storytime and craft program. On Wednesday, May 6th, kids ages 3-12 read Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and created Japanese Hand Fans. Templates with beautiful imagery were provided for the littles to decorate and take home…
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