The Lake Wales Arts Council is offering free ceramic lessons to 300 residents, thanks to a historic federal grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Under the guidance of ceramics instructor Lon Gilbert, participants are creating unique art pieces to celebrate the diverse history of the nation.
Community Art Project
The project is part of the wider America 250 initiative, which aims to bring communities together through hands-on crafting. About 50 people have committed to intensive four-week courses, while others attend a single introductory session.
Participant Pam Dalsimer, a Kissimmee resident, sculpted figures that honor the global roots of the American population. ‘We are a country of all nations, and that’s what makes our country great,’ Dalsimer said.
Exhibition Opening Night
The showcase, titled ‘Thrown Together: Celebrating America in Form,’ will officially open to the public on July 16. A massive collaborative sculpture featuring roughly 200 student items will be unveiled, in addition to individual gallery displays.
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