Tag: education

J.R. Willis: Postcard Artist and Gallup Arts Entrepreneur by Joe Sabatini

Hosted by gallupArts and OFPL, librarian and local historian Joe Sabatini will review the life and career of John Roy “J.R.” Willis (1876-1960) who was once a prominent Gallup and Old Town Albuquerque artist.

Willis came to Gallup in 1917, operated a camera store and photography studio and helped start the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial.  He also published hundreds of beautiful postcards of Native Americans and the Southwest.

Join us LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary or @gallupArts on Saturday, September 18th at 3:00 PM.

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

September 11th, 2001: The Day That Changed The World

During the month of September, OFPL recounts the events of September 11th, 2001, through an educational exhibit displaying personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.

Told across 14 posters, this exhibition includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s permanent collection. This 9/11 Memorial & Museum curated exhibition reflects the core pillars of commemoration, education, and inspiration as we prepare to observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom.

Supplemental video content will be played at the Main Library through the week leading up to September 11th.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.