[NFBofSC] FW: Tactile art show for visually impaired and blind patrons

[Christina Moore]

This sounds really cool. If I lived in the area, I'd be interested in
attending. Hopefully more people can find out about this and will be able
to take part.
Christina

On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 5:48 PM Marty McKenzie via NFBofSC <
nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good Afternoon,
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> I received the below communication and I have spoken with Ms. Edwards. I
> am sharing with you all as well.
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> My Best,
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> Marty
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> *From:* Margaret Edwards <edwardsm at ccpl.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:27 PM
> *To:* marty2music at outlook.com
> *Subject:* Tactile art show for visually impaired and blind patrons
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> Dear Marty,
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> I am writing to introduce you to a unique art show we had planned to
> launch last year designed especially for blind or visually impaired
> patrons. We worked with a local artist and schoolteacher to gather artists'
> works in many different media for patrons to actually touch, feel, hold in
> their hands. I had spoken with Jennifer Bazer, last year's state president
> of the National Federation of the Blind, and she was thrilled to hear about
> this opportunity.
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> Despite our enthusiasm, we did not have enough entries to host such a show
> but we are renewing our efforts this year and plan to host such a show
> starting May 11 at the Cynthia Graham Hurd St. Andrews branch in
> Charleston, SC. We've posted flyers at various locations around town and
> spread the word through our library's social media.
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> We're hoping you could partner with us in some way by spreading the word:
> sharing the invitation for artists, helping us publicize the show, any
> avenue you might deem helpful to bringing this show to life. We feel it
> will be a great way to engage that portion of our community who are unable
> to see with their eyes but can connect with art through touch.
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> Additionally, we plan to accompany each art piece with an audio recording
> of the artist explaining their inspiration for their artwork, what they
> created it out of, etc. We could also make Braille titles, something
> Jennifer Bazer had mentioned and offered to help with.
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> Please let me know if you are interested in working with us on this. My
> branch manager, Jana Stevenson, and I are happy to answer any questions you
> may have. I've attached the call for entries form and the art exhibit
> release form, as well.
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> I look forward to hearing from you!
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> [image: Image removed by sender.]2023 Artists' Call for Entries.docx
> <https://ccplorg-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/edwardsm_ccpl_org/EcceZj7CG51Hilrg87QyDuEBv--y0d2ZqD4jiGnyvxjyyw>
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> [image: Image removed by sender.]CCPL Art Exhibit Release (1).pdf
> <https://ccplorg.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HurdSt.AndrewsStaff/EVKU-QGq0zxEsuQ7Oun4sZcBXgUEeoQbDvtTFWpgh61-EA>
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> Best wishes to you,
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> *Margaret Edwards *
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> *Circulation Assistant*
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> Hurd/St. Andrews Library
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> 1735 North Woodmere Drive
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> Charleston, SC 29407
> Office: 843-766-2546, ext. 8309
> www.ccpl.org
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