Special exhibit arrives in Richland County during Black History Month
January 28, 2019
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.
Titled Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards, the exhibit is celebrating 50 years of upholding the vital importance of children’s literature that celebrates African American life and culture. To learn more about the awards, visit richlandlibrary.com.
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, visit us online and click the “Events” tab.
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.
About Richland Library
Awarded the National Medal in 2017 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library provides a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.
