Opening of State Library's Talking Book Services Art Gallery!

March 12, 2008--The State Library's Talking Book Service had a great red-ribbon cutting ceremony today, featuring thirty works of art by talented visually impaired/blind K-12 students from across the state. According to Pamela Davenport, "The idea to display student artwork was a result of conversations with the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind and will promote and educate the public about artwork of blind and visually impaired students in South Carolina."

The artwork on display includes wall hangings and sculpture. The gallery's aim is to promote and provide access to art for visually impaired/blind people. Touching the artwork will be encouraged to sighted as well as visually impaired visitors.

Below are some of the incredible works of art that I witnessed firsthand:

"Rest in Pieces" - by SCSDB Class Project

"Me and my Friends" - by Curtis

"Snake in the Grass" - by Starsha

"Tapping at Sunset" - by Bradley

These are just a handful of the works of art that you can see firsthand in the Talking Books Art Gallery. Congratulations are in order to Pamela Davenport, Director of the Talking Books Program, and to all of the art teachers and students who are responsible for the impressive show.

For more information about the Talking Books Program, click on the title above.