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
Deadline: August 29, 2025, 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 Colors of Community at the Leon County Public Library. The exhibit will be on display during Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, 2025.
Artists working in 2D (painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, etc.) and 3D mediums are invited to apply. Two-dimensional works cannot be larger than 24 x 24 inches, and three-dimensional works cannot exceed a height of eight inches or 24 x 54 inches squared.
Please submit the online application by 5 p.m. EST on Friday, August 29, 2025, 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.
Residentes de todas las edades estan invitados a someter obras de arte que celebre el Mes de la Cultura Hispana. Las obras de arte serán parte de la próxima exposición Cultura Tallahassee: Los Colores de la Comunidad en la biblioteca LeRoy Collins del condado de Leon. La exposición se llevará a cabo en varias bibliotecas desde el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2025.
Los artistas con obras de 2D (pintura, fotografía, grabado, técnica mixta, etc.) y/o 3D son invitados a participar. Las obras bidimensionales no pueden tener más de 24 x 24 pulgadas y las obras tridimensionales no pueden exceder ocho pulgadas de altura o 24 x 54 pulgadas cuadradas.
Someta su solicitud atraves de nuestra pagina de red antes de las 5 p.m. EST del 29 de agosto del 2025 e incluya una foto de su obra de arte junto con el título, el nombre del artista, el tamaño de la obra de arte y la fecha de creación. Puede someter una breve descripción de la obra artística, pero no es necesario.
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