February 23rd, 2024. CRESTON, IA - This March, Creston Arts welcomes mixed media artist, performer and comedian Leo Bird.
Creston Arts invites the public to the opening reception for a performance of Leo Bird’s graphic memoir, "The Words He Cannot Say.” This free event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 1st, at the Creston Arts Gallery.
Bird is an artist, activist, and motivational speaker who shares his experience with autism, and other topics; fitting in, bullying, careers/hobbies, and character. He uses his own drawings as visual aids for his performances. Bird has been writing stories since 2013, performing since 2018, and drawing since early 2019. Find out more about him at https://leobirdstandsup.com/about-leo-bird/.
This content is child-friendly, PG to PG-13 with no swearing.
Opening Reception
An opening reception will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Talk beginning at 7:00 p.m.) on March 1st, 2024, at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery, 116 W. Adams St. Light refreshments will be served. Following the reception, Bird’s work will be on display for the month of March. Creston Arts Gallery is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.
About Creston Arts
Creston Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served the Creston Area since 1977. Its mission is to enrich the lives of Southwest Iowans by bridging the community to the arts through coordination, advancement, promotion, and administration of all phases of the arts in Creston and the surrounding area. For more information, a calendar of upcoming events, or to make a donation, visit www.crestonarts.com.
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