Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections will be on display at the Baxter County Library from Valentine’s Day on Friday to Mother’s Day, May 10.Utilizing the apron as a symbol immediately recognized by everyone, Apron Chronicles explores the people behind the aprons and is ultimately more about life than fabric. The exhibit’s diverse storytellers include an 111-year-old mother and her only child and more.A series of apron-based programs will be held during the exhibit’s three-month run. The first program of the series will be Acrylic Painting 101 on Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Go to baxlib.org to register.
Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections is described as America’s most nostalgic, thought-provoking and generational-friendly traveling exhibition.
Touring since 2004, Apron Chronicles presents the American experience through 21 photographs by Kristina Loggia, accompanying text in story form and 50 vintage aprons.
Best-selling author EllynAnne Geisel’s stories and vintage apron collection give voice to the exhibit, with award-winning photographer Loggia preserving the storytellers’ images in an environmental style that complements the unadorned honesty of their recollections.
Apron Chronicles’ national recognition includes Time magazine, the New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning and NPR’s Weekend Edition.
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