Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 and recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to history, culture, and society.

Hispanic Heritage Month began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, but the observance was expanded into a month-long celebration in 1988 by the U.S. Congress.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, several Latin American countries celebrate the anniversary of their independence, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15, Mexico on September 16, and Chile on September 18.

Throughout the month and all year long, learn something new about the achievements of Hispanic Americans and the events that shaped history through our library resources.

Cultura Tallahassee Exhibit Call for Artists

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Application opens: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 5 p.m. EST

Residents of all ages are invited to submit artwork celebrating Hispanic culture, heritage, and history for the upcoming exhibition Cultura Tallahassee: The Beauty of Our Heritage at the Leon County Public Library. The exhibit will be on display during Hispanic Heritage Month from September 14 through October 14, 2024.

Artists working in 2D (painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, etc.) and 3D mediums are invited to apply. Two-dimensional works cannot be larger than 24x24 inches, and three-dimensional works cannot exceed a height of eight inches or 24x54 inches squared.

Please submit the online application by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and include a photo of your artwork along with the title, artist’s name, artwork size, and date of creation. You may submit an artist statement or brief description of the artwork, although it is not necessary.

Events

Cultura Tallahassee Exhibit Opening Reception
September 14, 1 to 2 p.m.

Audience: all Location:
Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library
Description:

Celebrate Hispanic culture, heritage, and history during the opening of the Cultura Tallahassee: The Beauty of Our Heritage exhibit featuring artwork by local artists in a variety of mediums. Light refreshments will be provided.
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