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Art at the Library

  • Watercolor image of Florida pollinators including hummingbird, butterfly and bee

    Florida’s Pollinators Land at the Library 

    It’s Library Card Sign-up Month and Orange County Library System is celebrating with a new card design  This September, OCLS launched a new card designed by Kelly Williams. After 10 years at OCLS, Kelly has made her mark with design and illustration projects for the library. With this new card illustration, Kelly took her first…

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  • Art at Orlando Public Library - Sam Michelle July and Shree Chauhan

    Art at Orlando Public Library

    Orlando Public Library presents the work of two local contemporary artists whose collections explore themes of self-expression and travel experiences. Shree Chauhan creates vibrant works inspired by nature, personal memory, and her identity as a queer Desi woman. In her Jewel Collection and Wanderlust Series, color becomes a language of joy and remembrance, inviting viewers…

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  • Dafeney Josue paintings celebrating Black femininity hang on wooden wall in Orlando Public Library lobby

    Q&A with artist Dafeney Josue  

    The Dafeney Josue Art Collection is the newest art installation at Orlando Public Library on display through June.  Dafeney Josue is a self-taught mixed media artist based in Orlando. Dafeney’s artwork celebrates Black women and femininity in vibrant and captivating ways. Below is an interview with the artist.   What do you hope viewers take away from your artwork?…

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