Anythink Libraries Brings Deaf Culture and Creativity to Brighton with KissFist Mural Fest: Behind the Scenes

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This fall, Anythink Libraries is partnering with the KissFist Mural Fest to bring an exclusive exhibit to Brighton, highlighting the artistic process of deaf community muralists. The exhibit, which will feature work by Nico Cathcart, Ellen Mansfield, and Kate Fitzpatrick, showcases the creative process of mural-making and provides opportunities for the Brighton community to experience deaf culture. The exhibit is an extension of the KissFist Festival, which is the first mural festival exclusively featuring deaf and hard-of-hearing artists.

Key Takeaways:

  • The exhibit, KissFist Mural Fest: Behind the Scenes, will be open at Anythink Brighton from Oct. 25 to Dec. 19, featuring two muralists from the deaf community, Nico Cathcart and Ellen Mansfield.
  • The exhibit aims to celebrate deaf culture through the arts, provide opportunities for the Brighton community to experience deaf culture, and foster an environment that is fun, family-friendly, and accessible for people with disabilities.
  • The KissFist Festival, which runs Oct. 17-19 in Denver, is the first mural festival exclusively featuring deaf and hard-of-hearing artists.
  • Anythink Libraries is proud to bring the spirit of KissFist to Adams County, providing a chance for the community to connect, experience the mural-making process, and celebrate the power of inclusion.
  • The exhibition will include concept drawings, mockups, photos of finished creations, and time-lapse videos illustrating the process of creating large-scale murals.
  • A celebration is planned on Nov. 12, including a mural unveiling at 11 a.m. for families at Anythink Brighton.
  • Anythink Libraries serves the residents of Adams County, Colorado, via its seven branches and a bookmobile, with a mission to "Open Doors for Curious Minds.

Statistics:

  • The KissFist Mural Fest will take place from Oct. 17-19 in Denver, featuring deaf and hard-of-hearing artists.
  • The exhibit at Anythink Brighton will run from Oct. 25 to Dec. 19, featuring the work of Nico Cathcart, Ellen Mansfield, and Kate Fitzpatrick.
  • The KissFist Festival is the first mural festival exclusively featuring deaf and hard-of-hearing artists.
  • The festival's name, KissFist, means "to love or enjoy something immensely" in American Sign Language.

Sources:

  • "Anythink Libraries Brings Deaf Culture and Creativity to Brighton with KissFist Mural Fest: Behind the Scenes"

+ Anythink Libraries Press Release (no date mentioned)

+ http://anythinklibraries.org/ ( Anythink Libraries website)