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PALMDALE \u2013 The city of Palmdale\u2019s 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale\u2019s Book & Art Festival<\/em> is set for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.\u00a0The Festival is a unique opportunity for artists and authors of all ages to display their work, and network with other local artists, authors, and the public. This year’s festival features virtual exhibits, artist webinars, live paintings, and home activity kits.<\/p>\n The schedule of events is as follows:<\/p>\n Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. Free.<\/p>\n Join artists Brianna Jefferson, Edwin Vasquez, Elieth Perez, Carmen Benavidez, Ysabel Mesa, and Chelsea Williams as they discuss their works and artistic processes.<\/p>\n Schedule:<\/p>\n No registration is required. To join the Zoom virtual session via computer, go to:\u00a0https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/91586698870?pwd=MmlSVXBnR1Znek5aekJoR0ZYb1NXQT09<\/a>.\u00a0The passcode is 233979. To join by telephone, dial 669\/900 9128 and enter webinar ID 915 8669 8870, and passcode 233979.<\/p>\n Saturday, May 1. Free.<\/p>\n Join authors Tara Botel Doherty, Joshua J. Guevara, Million Heir-Williams, Keisha Dixon, Christine Aguilar, Kirsten W. Larson, Queen Brown, Orlena Beth Brockie, and Katherine Stocking-Lopez as they discuss their literary works and artistic processes.<\/p>\n Schedule:<\/p>\n Registration is not required to participate. To join the Zoom virtual session via computer, go to: https:\/\/libraryiq.zoom.us\/j\/99313115669<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sponsored by AR Workshop<\/p>\n Saturday, May 1, 10:30 am and 11:30 am, Free<\/p>\n Registration required. Register using the links below.<\/p>\n Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.<\/p>\n This activity is easy, fun, good for all ages, and includes an art kit with all the materials needed during the session. The workshop host will teach how to create wood block art, mixing colors and creating custom art. Color theory and a color mixing guide will be. Once registered, participants will be notified via email about how to pick up art kits and will be provided Zoom login information. Kit pickups will be scheduled during the week of April 24 through 30.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re excited to connect artists who are passionate about their work with people who have like interests and passions,\u201d said Recreation Supervisor Laura Rice. \u201cIf you have a love for art, then this is the perfect event for you.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with authors and come away inspired and enthused about your own writing,\u201d said Palmdale City Library Director Robert Shupe. \u201cYou won\u2019t want to miss this!\u201d<\/p>\nMeet the Artists Webinar<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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