Posted August 15, 2024
Superhero Project Exhibit
50 Posters on Display at all 3 Library Locations
The Grosse Pointe Library is celebrating the power of imagination, inclusion and joy with a special exhibit of more than 50 posters from the Superhero Project. The posters will be on display from August 22 – September 9 at all three library locations.
The Superhero Project empowers youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities and other complex mental health, developmental or medical needs. Kids and teens are interviewed about who they are beyond their diagnosis and how they want to make a difference in the world – their superhero mission. A member of the global League of Extraordinary Artists, digital illustrators who volunteer their time, design the heroic alter egos the children have described. These superhero posters are provided to each family to treasure forever.
“We’re honored to share this powerful exhibit,” said Jessica Keyser, Library Director. “I encourage everyone to stop by one of our branches to see how the Superhero Project uses the power of art as a tool for healing.”
In addition to the posters, a special Superhero Exploration Program is being held on Thursday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at the Woods Branch and 3 p.m. at the Central Library as well as on Friday, August 23 at 11 a.m. at the Ewald Branch. Explore Superhero themes, the importance of representation in art and attendees can create their own original art. For elementary and middle school students. On Monday, August 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ewald Branch, elementary and older students can explore superhero themes and learn drawing techniques with colorist and portrait artist, Tzu Pore. Please register on the library website calendar.
