Carnegie Center Announces The Art of Reading Exhibit
March 7-April 25, 2008
Opening Reception Friday March 7, 6-8 pm

Claudia Hammer

The Carnegie Center for Art and History and Community Alliances to Promote Education (CAPE), with funding support from the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, are pleased to announce the opening of a unique exhibition titled The Art of Reading. This exhibit offers a rare opportunity to combine the efforts of arts and literacy advocates in our community to actively engage the public in activities that immerse them in the world of art while promoting awareness of literacy and language development and strengthening the literacy skills of our children.  The Art of Reading will increase public awareness of the importance of reading, further the understanding of how art positively influences our lives through the conveyance of messages, and emphasize the role adults play in supporting children’s literacy development.  This exhibition and activities are made possible through the generosity of The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, PNC Foundation, The Carnegie Center, Inc., The Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE), Morris Images, Destinations Booksellers, and Idealogy Design and Advertising.

The exhibit features works by 13 artists promoting the theme of family literacy in a variety of 2-D media from oil on canvas to digital illustration.  The artists featured in the exhibit are:

Annette Cable Claudia Hammer  Joe Lee Christie Morris Bryan Warren

Mike Covington                 Allen Howie            Sharon Matisoff Marguerite Rice

Sarah Hall Wes Kendall Joseph McGee Zach Stewart

Mike Covington

Sharon Matisoff

There will be an opening reception for this exhibit on Friday, March 7 from 6-8 pm.  Visitors can meet the artists and enjoy refreshments and live jazz from the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet.  The reception is free, open to the public and sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.

The Carnegie Center will be offering a variety of family programs in conjunction with this exhibit.  Please note those programs that require registration.

Saturday, March 8, 10:00 – 12:00: Family Fun Workshop, in partnership with The Forest Discovery Center. Children will assemble and decorate a wooden car. Refreshments will be served in celebration of the exhibit opening. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 944-7336.

Tuesday, March 18, 5:30 – 7:30: Calling all grandparents! Join us for a light supper and a workshop titled, “Beyond Books: Help Your Grandchild Become a Better Reader.” This program is hosted by CAPE. Reservations are required. Call 542-4001 to reserve your place.

Saturday, March 29, Grandparents’ Saturday
10:30: “Book Mark and Page” puppet show
11:00: Story time with Community Readers

Saturday, April 12, 10:00 – 12:00:  Family Fun Workshop, Bean Bag Picture Frames. Bring a favorite book with you for a family photo to put in your frame! Reservations are required. Call 944-7336 to reserve your place.

Tuesday, April 15, 12:00 – 1:00: Brown Bag lunch program, “Children’s Literature of the 1920s,” presented by Dr. John Findling. Bring your lunch; drinks are provided.

Wes Kendall

Visit these family friendly programs at the NA-FC Public Library (180 West Spring Street): March 15 – 22: Model train display in Strassweg Auditorium Saturday, April 5: “Peter Rabbit” puppet show presented by the Rainbow Show Puppets Be sure to visit our “Storybook Castle” throughout the run of the exhibition.  Children can create their own works of art to hang in the gallery, make their own “Book Mark,” write and illustrate a book, or just snuggle in and read a book in the cozy reading area provided by Destinations Booksellers. Each child will also receive a free, age-appropriate book provided by the PNC Foundation.