Be one of the first to see an original mural by artist Ellen Mansfield in the Anythink Brighton children's area at our unveiling celebration!
Enjoy family-friendly refreshments and activities as you view the mural and explore the "KissFist Mural Fest: Behind the Scenes at Anythink" exhibit throughout the branch.
Mansfield is a multidisciplinary Deaf artist whose work powerfully explores Deaf life, American Sign Language, and Deaf culture. Her work is characterized by the visual expression of the Deaf experience, often conveying themes of cultural affirmation, historical resistance, and identity. With a BFA from the School of Visual Arts, her extensive career includes art residencies like James Castle House, curating a 40-artist show in DC, and teaching globally at places like the Beaux Arts in France. Her work has been showcased in over 60 solo and group exhibitions at renowned institutions like the Dyer Art Center, Science Museum of Virginia, and the Silesian Museum. She is based in Frederick, Maryland.
Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration required.
Sé uno de los primeros en ver un mural de la artista Ellen Mansfield en el area para niños de Anythink Brighton ¡en nuestra celebración de inauguración! Disfruta de refrescos y actividades para toda la familia mientras admiras el mural y exploras la exhibición "KissFist Mural Fest: Tras bambalinas in Anythink" en toda la biblioteca.
Ellen Mansfield es una artista multidisciplinaria sorda cuyo poderoso arte explora la vida y la cultura de las personas de la comunidad sorda, así como el lenguaje estadounidense de señas. Su trabajo se caracteriza por la expresión visual de la experiencia de las personas de la comunidad sorda, y con frecuencia expresa temas de afirmación cultural, resistencia histórica e identidad. Con una licenciatura en bellas artes de School of Visual Arts, su extensa carrera incluye residencias artísticas como James Castle House, curar una exhibición de 40 artistas en Washington D. C. Y enseñar a nivel mundial en lugares como Beaux Arts en Francia. Su trabajo ha sido presentado en más de 60 exhibiciones individuales y en grupo en instituciones de renombre como Dyer Art Center, Science Museum of Virginia y el Silesian Museum. Ellen reside en Frederick, Maryland.
Apropiado para todas las edades. No es necesario inscribirse con anticipación.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Toddlers | Teens | Families | Elementary | Children | Babies | All ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Family | Community Event | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | kissfist |
| Mon, Oct 27 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 28 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 29 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 30 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 31 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 01 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 02 | Closed |
In the heart of downtown Brighton, Anythink Brighton blends bold design with a deep commitment to sustainability as the nation’s first carbon-negative library. Opened in 2009, this LEED Gold-certified library branch marked a new chapter in the Anythink story as the first Anythink library. More recently, it found its way into the streets of Anythink World, where Brighton’s spirit continues to inspire new adventures.