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Arts @ the Fair

Arts @ the Fair

The Fair's not just about books! Enjoy art exhibits at the Freedom Tower and Centre Gallery.

 

Event Highlights

We Are the Ship:We Are the Ship:

Monday, Nov. 14

Paintings, sketches and educational materials from the book We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, by award-winning artist and illustrator Kadir Nelson. Nelson spent seven years researching, writing, and creating paintings to recreate the story of these gifted athletes. Nelson will present his book on November 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Expo Expo "Memento Mori"

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Combining art and poetry, this exhibition includes 40 watercolors and 31 oil paintings by artist Arturo Rodriguez and 26 poems by Alejando Anreus. The theme was inspired by memento mori, a Latin phrase/idea that reminds us that even in the midst of life there is death. Alejandro Anreus will present his book (in Spanish) on November 18 at 6:30 p.m.

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