This exhibit will be on display starting in February at the Hart Memorial Library. The exhibit will travel to our different branch locations on the following schedule:

When we think of inventors, most think of Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell. What about women inventors? Although they may not be as well known, women have always solved problems by inventing. The stories on these posters illustrate that the creativity of women inventors ranges across diverse backgrounds and interests throughout American history. Picturing Women Inventors is a series that explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors. 

This exhibit is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, and was developed in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and made possible with the support of the Lyda Hill Philanthropies IF/THEN Initiative and Ericsson.

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will be hosting daily learning experiences for teens and adults at the following branch locations:

Buenaventura Lakes Library

• 10am, Tuesday, May 14
• 10am, Wednesday, May 15

Hart Memorial Library

• 10am, Monday, May 19
• 10am, Tuesday, May 20

Poinciana Library

• 10am, Thursday, May 22
• 10am, Friday, May 23

The presentations will be ongoing throughout the day, starting at: 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, and 6pm.

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance offers a world-class learning experience, utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons to bring its message of tolerance directly to schools and communities nationwide. The MMOT aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to promote human dignity by empowering them to raise their voices to combat antisemitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance.

Engage with powerful displays and discuss history with knowledgeable staff! 

This exhibit is on display Thursday, May 8 – Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Madison Wilkins has dabbled in photography for many years. Originally working with a 35mm film camera and now a digital SLR camera, Wilkins continues her photography journey despite life’s curveballs: the theft of her equipment, a battle with cancer, and a coma.

Wilkins is interested in preserving moments, made precious by their ephemerality. “The ultimate action of making time stand still is a photograph. So much is happening all around us with every precious moment. So many of which simply pass us by going unnoticed. Through my work I aim to capture those fleeting instances of beauty or excitement. Maybe share a peaceful or quiet moment of reflection, but always being aware of a possible spontaneous occurrence. I hope these little snippets of time can transport you, however briefly, to another place and mindset.”

For more information contact diana@osceolaarts.org 

This exhibit is on display Tuesday, April 22 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Ruth Tank is a painter and member of the Solivita Artisan Guild. Tank took her first watercolor class in Billings, Montana 15 years ago. She helped found the Women of Watercolor (WOW) guild in Columbus, Montana. WOW presents an annual open house in the Columbus Community Center, displaying local art and hosting a reception.

Since moving to Solivita, Tank has expanded her work in acrylic and watercolor on YUPO, a recyclable, waterproof, and tree-free synthetic paper. Tank enjoys allowing her paints to move freely with acrylic pours and abstracts. The artist’s love for nature and the outdoors reflects itself in her oeuvre.

The Solivita Artisan Guild is an organization located in Poinciana aimed at fostering artists and their talents by sponsoring exhibitions, workshops, and seminars. Its mission is to enrich the lives of the community through art and emphasize the importance of creativity.

For more information on the Arts in Public Places Program contact diana@osceolaarts.org

This exhibit is on display from Friday, May 9 – Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Sarah Kennedy was born in Illinois and lived most of her life in Missouri. She moved to Florida 15 years ago and has been painting here since 2020. She loves to travel and garden with her husband and four sons, where she finds inspiration in nature and color. Kennedy’s paintings are worked in layers, a technique that allows her to incorporate mistakes in a way that celebrates them.

“Painting gives me the opportunity to speak in the language of colors and preserve memories from precious trips with my family. These paintings represent trips to France and Colorado. Others are from moments in our backyard and in our neighborhood watching the sunset with my four boys.”

For more information on the Arts in Public Places Program contact Marilyn@osceolaarts.org