Resident artist Akwi Nji’s latest art collection is inspired by book covers from her favorite pieces of literature.
During this drop-in program, visit with the artist and view her artistic process as she creates a book cover inspired by her work and the connections she made with patrons during the library’s residency program.
AGE GROUP: | Everyone |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Performances | Crafts and Hobbies |
TAGS: | Artist in Residence |
The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.