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Basquiat Visual Storytelling

Black History Month
2025-02-04 16:00:00 2025-02-04 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Basquiat Visual Storytelling Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 04
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 16:00:00 2025-02-04 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Basquiat Visual Storytelling Grades 7-12: Teens will learn about the life and work of Black artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, then create their own work of art. Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Pontiac Branch

Meeting Room

Grades 7-12: Teens will learn about the life and work of Black artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, then create their own work of art.

Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat created a large body of impactful work during his short life. He represented his experiences and emotion through bold artwork that drew attention to the dichotomies of the Black experience. Teens will learn about Basquiat's life and work, then create art in his style to share a part of their own life experience.

Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.

Pontiac Branch
Phone: 260-421-1350
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Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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Pontiac Branch shares a campus with the Fort Wayne Urban League and Brightpoint’s Hanna Creighton Head Start. It has a 2 story playscape for children and artwork on the pillars by Theoplis Smith. Don’t miss the stained glass window that was designed by William L. Lupkin Designs and donated by the building’s architect, Alan R.Grinsfelder. The Pontiac Branch is a community destination for neighborhood kids, organizations & clubs, and those in need of computer access.  

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