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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2025
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County Seeks Artwork for Library Autism Acceptance Month Exhibit
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Leon County Government |
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Artists and Autism: Beyond the Spectrum Exhibition Call for Artists |
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Submissions due by Friday, March 14, at 5 p.m. EST |
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Register online to participate. |
Leon County Government invites residents of all ages and abilities to submit artwork for its upcoming exhibition, Artists and Autism: Beyond the Spectrum. The exhibit will be displayed at the Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road, and in a virtual exhibit throughout April in celebration of National Autism Acceptance Month. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 14, at 5 p.m. EST.
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For more information and to submit artwork for consideration, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/Celebration. Residents may visit any library location for help with their online application.
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An exhibit opening celebration will be held Wednesday, April 2, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library.
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The exhibition is in partnership with the FSU Autism Institute and Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FSU CARD) and Arts4All Florida.
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National Autism Acceptance Month is recognized every April to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change. Leon County Government will host events throughout the month as well as reading lists, book displays, and crafts.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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