Recognizing the works of outstanding African American illustrators, a special, timely exhibit is arriving in Richland County during Black History Month. Richland Library is partnering with the Columbia Museum of Art to bring the largest collection of Coretta Scott King Illustrator Medal and Honor-winning art ever assembled, starting February 15.
Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards features 101 originals and prints, which the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature organizes and tours. Some of the participating illustrators include Jerry Pinkney, R. Gregory Christie, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Michele Wood and Floyd Cooper.
View both parts of the exhibit by visiting Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly Street) and the Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main Street). It’s free and open to the public.
An opening reception is set for 6:30 – 9 p.m., Friday, February 15 at Richland Library Main. There are a number of events planned around the exhibit as well. For a complete list,
click here.
Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards is on display through April 26. It’s made possible, thanks to funding from the Baker and Baker Foundation, the Central Carolina Community Foundation, and the Columbia Museum of Art installation sponsors.