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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2023
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Leon County Invites Community to Submit Artwork for Exhibition Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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Leon County Government |
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“Cultura Tallahassee: Together We Shine” Exhibition Call for Artists |
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Submissions due by Tuesday, August 29, at 5 p.m. EST |
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Submit artwork online to participate |
Leon County Government invites residents of all ages to submit artwork for the upcoming exhibition “Cultura Tallahassee: Together We Shine.” Artwork will be displayed at the downtown Leon County Main Library from September 15 through October 14 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, August 29, at 5 p.m. EST.
For more information and to submit artwork for consideration, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HispanicHeritageMonth. Citizens may visit any library location for assistance with their online application.
The public is invited to attend an opening celebration of the exhibit on Saturday, September 16, from 12-2 p.m. on the second floor of the downtown Main Library.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is held annually from September 15 through October 15 in celebration of Hispanic culture, heritage, and history. In addition to the art exhibition, Leon County Government will host events throughout the month as well as share reading lists, book displays, and movie watchlists for all to enjoy.
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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