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Mele Murals - A film by Tadashi Nakamura

Join The Library to watch Mele Murals followed by a group conversation led by Kady Yellow.

Program Description:

Join the Jacksonville Public Library to watch the documentary Mele Murals followed by a presentation and Q & A with Kady Yellow.

Kady Yellow is a native New Yorker with roots in the Bronx. A dedicated graffiti and street art expert, Yellow has over a decade of experience organizing, promoting, and advocating for the art form. After teaching an undergraduate course on the subject at the State University of New York, she moved to New Orleans in 2015, where she immersed herself more in the art world, learning the business of buying and selling art from a veteran gallerist on Royal Street. While working in the gallery, she pursued and earned an M.A. in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans. Passionate about creative expression and urban art, Kady continues to champion street art and murals through a program she started called "The Outdoor Classroom", channeling her expertise into groundbreaking projects, including her latest endeavor—a book that captures the essence of graffiti culture.

About the film:  

A documentary by Tadashi Nakamura about the transformative power of art through the unlikely union of graffiti and ancient Hawaiian culture. At the center of this story are the artists Estria Miyashiro (aka Estria) and John Hina (aka Prime), and a group of Native Hawaiian youth from the rural community of Waimea, Hawaii. Together they create a mural that addresses the ill effects of environmental changes and encroaching modernization on their native culture.

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

Registered seats may be forfeited five minutes after start of program. 

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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