Leon County Invites Artists to Submit Artwork for Exhibition Celebrating Neurodiversity

Leon County Government invites residents of all ages and abilities to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibition titled “Artists and Autism: Celebrating Neurodiversity.” Artwork will be displayed at the Leon County Main Library, Able Artists Gallery, and Obsessions Gift Shop throughout the month of April in celebration of National Autism Acceptance Month. The deadline for submission is Monday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

For more information and to submit artwork for consideration, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/Celebration. Citizens may visit any library branch location for assistance with their online application.

The exhibition will open during First Friday at Railroad Square on Friday, April 1 at Able Artists Gallery and Obsessions Gift Shop. Then, on Saturday, April 2 from 2 - 4 p.m., the Leon County Public Library will host an exhibition opening and celebration at the downtown Main Library.

The exhibition is in partnership with the FSU Autism Institute and Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FSU CARD), Able Artists Gallery, Arts4All Florida, the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), and Obsessions Gift Shop.

National Autism Acceptance Month is recognized every April to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change. Leon County Government will host events throughout the month as well as reading lists, book displays, crafts, and sensory STEAM adventure bags.

For more information, contact Christine Earp, Information Professional, at (850) 606-2850 / EarpC@leoncountyfl.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov. 

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