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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2024
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Leon County Welcomes Artists to Submit Artwork for Exhibition Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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Leon County Government |
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Cultura Tallahassee: The Beauty of Our Heritage Exhibition Call for Artists |
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Submissions due by Wednesday, August 28, 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: The Beauty of Our Heritage. Artwork will be displayed at four Leon County Public Library locations from September 14 through October 14 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, August 28, at 5 p.m. EST.
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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.
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The public is invited to attend an opening celebration of the exhibition on Saturday, September 14, from 1-2 p.m. at the Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road. Light refreshments will be provided. Â
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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.
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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.Â
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