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Registration opens:
February 08th, 2025

African American Art History

Alma W. Thomas

2025-02-15 13:00:00 2025-02-15 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis African American Art History Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, February 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-15 13:00:00 2025-02-15 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis African American Art History Let’s learn about and be inspired by the works of famous Mosaic Expressionist artist, Alma W. Thomas. Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Pontiac Branch

Meeting Room

Let’s learn about and be inspired by the works of famous Mosaic Expressionist artist, Alma W. Thomas.

In honor of Black History Month, join us to learn about the famous abstract artist, Alma W. Thomas. Together we will discover the history of Alma W. Thomas and the impact that her pieces made on American art. Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own pieces inspired by the artist to take home.

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, History and Entertainment |

TAGS: | Black History Month | Art |

Pontiac Branch

Phone: 260-421-1350

Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed

About the library

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.  

Upcoming events

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
This event is full

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room

Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Registration opens Saturday, February 8 2025 at 1:00pm

Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Studio

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio

Mon, Mar 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 6:00pm