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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2024
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Unleash Your Creativity: County Seeks Artwork for Library Autism Acceptance Month Exhibit
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Leon County Government |
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“Artists and Autism: Shake the World” Exhibition Call for Artists |
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Submissions due Saturday, March 2, at 11:59 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 an upcoming exhibition titled “Artists and Autism: Shake the World.” Artwork will be displayed at the Leon County Main Library and in a virtual exhibit throughout the month of April in celebration of National Autism Acceptance Month. The deadline for submission is Saturday, March 2, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
For more information and to submit artwork for consideration, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/Celebration. Citizens may visit any library branch location for assistance with their online application.
An exhibit opening celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 2, from 6-7 p.m. at the downtown Leon County Main Library.
The exhibition is in partnership with the FSU Autism Institute and Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FSU CARD) and Arts4All Florida.
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) 606-2617 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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