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Q&A with Artist Curtis Epperson, Intellectual Art for the Puzzled Mind
Local contemporary word mosaic artist, Curtis Epperson, transforms language into intricate visual art. His Intellectual Art for the Puzzled Mind is now on display at Orlando Public Library, giving customers an interactive experience that goes beyond the traditional confines of art. Rather than creating with paint or traditional illustration, Epperson creates images entirely from hand-drawn…
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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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Q&A with the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida
Did you know that May is Jewish American Heritage Month? It is a time to honor and pay tribute to Jewish Americans who have contributed to the rich history of this country. A history that must be remembered. To learn more, we reached out to Talli Dippold, CEO of the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education…
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Questions and Answers – Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Founded in 1974, Orlando Ballet is Central Florida’s only fully residential professional ballet company. On top of producing world class stage productions, they also promote dance education and training through the Orlando Ballet School and Orlando Ballet II. As part the ballet’s 50th anniversary, artistic director Jorden Morris and a world-renowned creative team spent three years reimagining this from-scratch, Broadway-caliber…
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