How do we understand, value, and embrace Florida’s folk art — a world that encompasses the paintings of Ruby Williams, Purvis Young, and Mary Proctor; Nicario Jiménez’s Peruvian retablos; Taft Richardson's bone sculptures; and Ginger Lavoie’s quilts?

Attend this free presentation by Dr. Kristin G. Congdon, professor of philosophy and humanities at the University of Central Florida and director of the Cultural Heritage Alliance. Dr. Condon will be signing "Just Above the Water: Florida Folk Art," co-authored with Tina Bucuvalas.

This program is made possible by the Florida Humanities Council in partnership with the Friends of the Library, Fernandina Beach, and venue host, the Amelia Island Museum of History.

Location: Amelia Island Museum of History Map

Category: Book Signing/Reading , History

Meet and mingle with authors and book-lovers during the 2011 Amelia Island Book Festival February 18-19, 2011. Now accepting author submissions through August 31, 2010.

The Festival offers lots of choices! The Writers' Workshop, held on Friday in partnership with FSCJ,
provides novice and experienced writers a chance to learn about their craft from the best.

The free Saturday Readers' Festival gives readers the chance to hear lively, interesting programs as well as mingle with renowned authors in a relaxed setting.

Other fund events take place throughout the weekend. If you love to read, the Amelia Island Book Festival is for you!

Go to www.ameliaislandbookfestival.com for more information.

Category: Book Signing/Reading , Festival