Story time at Bossard
By Bossard Staff - Special to OVP
Author Suzanne Alexander signs copies of her books on Monday after story time at Bossard Library. Following a reading of The Tip of the Tale, children completed a fox-themed craft.
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GALLIPOLIS Local author Suzanne Alexander was Bossard Memorial Library’s guest presenter at story time on Monday where she read her recently-released children’s book The Tip of the Tale.
The Tip of the Tale features the story of how the fox got a white-tipped tail. It won first place in the Children’s Book Category of the West Virginia Writers’ Contest as an unpublished manuscript. This picture book was illustrated by Ashley Teets, an award-winning author and illustrator.
HUNTINGTON â Visiting artist Jessica Drenk has been teaching a three-day workshop at the Huntington Museum of Art.
The daily workshops, titled âThe Altered Book: Repurposing Old Books as a Catalyst for Creativity,â have been full with participants, who were asked to socially distance. The lessons began Friday and end Sunday, July 25.
Drenk, a Walter Gropius Master Artist, has an exhibit of her work on display at HMA through Aug. 8.
âJessica Drenk is a very creative artist who is inspired by nature,â said Cindy Dearborn, HMA education director, in a news release.
Raised in Montana, Drenk developed an appreciation for the natural world that inspires her artwork. Her sculptures, which are tactile and textural, highlight the chaos and beauty found in simple materials.
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HUNTINGTON â The Huntington Museum of Art is welcoming Jessica Drenk as its latest Walter Gropius master artist.
Drenk will discuss her work during a free public presentation at the museum at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 22. An exhibit showcasing her work continues at HMA through Aug. 1.
In addition to Thursdayâs presentation, Drenk will present a workshop titled âThe Altered Book: Repurposing Old Books as a Catalyst for Creativityâ Friday through Sunday, July 23-25. The workshop is full, as the number of participants is limited to allow for social distancing.
âJessica Drenk is a very creative artist who is inspired by nature. We think her public presentation and workshop will be rewarding experiences for participants,â Cindy Dearborn, HMA education director, said in a release.
STUDENT: Austin Jackson, of Chesapeake, Ohio, was one of 11,813 students named to the deanâs list for the spring semester at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. To qualify, students must earn a 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.
LECTURE: Huntington Museum of Art presents a lecture with Jessica Drenk, its newest Walter Gropius Master Artist, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the museum. She presents a workshop, “The Altered Book: Repurposing Old Books as a Catalyst for Creativity,” Friday through Sunday, July 23-25; however, registration is closed. Contact www.hmoa.org or 304-529-2701.
TREASURER: Annetta Coates is the new treasurer at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church. Currently a tutor of college students in all areas of business administration and science, as well as provides one-on-one interaction with students with learning disabilities, Annetta previously owned her own accounting practice. She graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in business ad