Art comes in all different forms. A traveling art show, which features works by visually/physically impaired Kansans, will make its debut at the Iola Public Library meeting room on Friday.
“Through Different Eyes: Achieving a New Perspective,” will have work from 15 artists across the state.
“This traveling art show is a great opportunity to celebrate the capabilities of our Talking Books patrons,” said state librarian Jo Budler. “We thank the artists for sharing their gifts and enlightening us with beautiful work.”
The Kansas Talking Books Library Service through the Kansas State Library provides material so all are able to read.
This year the Iola Reads program, a cooperative project of USD 257, Iola Public Library, Allen Community College Library and the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, will focus on “The Miracle Worker.” Iola Reads runs through Feb. 27.
“We wanted to bring this (exhibit) to Iola because it fits so perfectly with the Iola Reads program,” Roger Carswell, director of the Southeast Kansas Library System said.
The exhibit will be from Friday to Wednesday, with different hours every day. Hours for the exhibit are Friday 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 4 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m.
“We think it’s great for us to be the first stop for the world premiere of this show,” Carswell said.
Displayed will be everything from ceramics to needlepoint to thrown pottery.
“This show was created with accessibility in mind,” said Toni Harrell, Kansas Talking Books director. “We hope to engage as many people as possible — with or without disabilities.”
For more information on the show contact the Kansas State Library at 785-291-3230.
