Florida and Keys Folk Artists are the Topic of the October 10 event at the Historic Armory
The Studios of Key West begins its fall season of cultural and creative programs with a lecture on Florida folk art this Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. The October 10 event will be held at the Historic Armory and is free to the public.
The presentation is the fifth in a seven-part series funded by the Florida Humanities Council, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and has been designed to explore our community’s cultural heritage and creative history. Wednesday’s talk will be led by Kristin Congdon, professor of film and philosophy at the University of Central Florida, and Tina Bucuvalas, director of the Florida Folklife program.
“These distinguished scholars are leading figures in their field” commented Martha Barnes, Program Coordinator for The Studios of Key West. “What a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the influence folk-art has made in Florida’s cultural history and discover some interesting Key West figures as well.”
The evening will conclude with a reception and book signing of “Just Above the Water: Florida Folk Art” by Congdon and Bucuvalas. The lecture is free and does not require reservations.
The Studios of Key West is located in the Historic Armory, 600 White Street, and recently announced an upcoming season of free lectures, creative workshops, innovative projects, and new partnerships. Visit the organization’s website at www.tskw.org
