BE A CREATIVE CHANGEMAKER: Book Launch and Kids Art Making Event

Celebrate the lives and work of 25 amazing artists from around the world! Get to know their stories, and then make your own creations inspired by their art. Although you may not recognize all of their names, the artists featured in Be a Creative Changemaker: A Kids' Art Activity Book transformed history and paved the way for others. Discover their unique stories through colorful illustrations and biographies before getting creative with hands-on art activities based on their artwork. Each activity will guide you to explore different materials, techniques, styles, and more. Here are just a few of the exciting projects you will find: Gu Kaizhi (b. 345, China): Tell a story through scroll painting. Luisa Ignacia Roldán (b. 1652, Spain) Construct a sculpture of a historical figure. Jamini Roy (b. 1887, India) Paint an animal motif. Emily Kame Kngwarreye (b. 1910, Australia) Use batik to create a design on fabric. Lygia Clark (b. 1920, Brazil) Make a movable sculpture. Kenojuak Ashevak (b. 1927, Canada) Print a colorful series of creatures. Bodys Isek Kingelez (b. 1948, Republic of the Congo): Build a cardboard utopian city. This book will help you see art from new perspectives and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for artists worldwide. Spend hours developing your artistic skills while envisioning and expressing creative ideas inspired by these marvelous makers! There will be a hands-on artmaking component related to one of the art activities featured in the book as part of the event. Below is a short description of the activity: Come join us for a joyful family art event at the book launch of "Be a Creative Changemaker: A Kids' Art Activity Book." Discover the fascinating life and work of one of the 25 diverse artists from the book, then dive into a fun, hands-on art activity inspired by their work. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to unleash your creativity and deepen your appreciation for artists worldwide! Paula Liz is joining us on the Busboys stage to celebrate the lives and work of 25 amazing artists from around the world! Copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event, and Paula Liz will be signing following the program. This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 6:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A.; Copies of BE A CREATIVE CHANGEMAKER will be available for purchase before and after the event. Please note that this event is IN PERSON and will NOT be livestreamed. We ask that guests RSVP in order to receive direct updates about the event from Busboys and Poets Books: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-a-creative-changemaker-a-busboys-and-poets-books-presentation-tickets-750022245727