Welcome to the Latitude Artist Community Summer Update!
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Happy 75th Birthday Jessie Dunahoo!
This August we celebrate the life and creative oeuvre of Latitude artist Jessie Dunahoo who will be turning 75 on August 6th. Jessie's incredible ability to create and install handmade environments from recycled elements will be featured in three different group exhibitions around Lexington during the month of August.
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The Lexington Art League
Recycled Matter(s)
Opening Preview July 29, 6-9pm
209 Castlewood Dr., Lexington
more info: http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/
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Jones Gallery
5 from Latitude
featuring the work of Jessie Dunahoo and including work by Latitude artist's Heady Spalding, Meg Pike, Kenny Taylor, Beverly Baker and Tony Dunn
Opening August 4, 6-9pm
216 West Maxwell St., Lexington
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Woodland Art Fair
View an outdoor installation by Jessie at this years Woodland Art Fair
August 18, 19
Woodland Park, Lexington
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Read about Jessie Dunahoo: http://www.bruceburris.com/BURRIS/MWO/dunahoo.htm
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More art: Latitude artist Beverly Baker had a very successful solo exhibit at the Woodford County library. Latitude (and former) Latitude Community Mentors, Violet Sellers and Kathryn McCullough are exhibiting at Third Street Coffee through August.
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Latitude Project Easy Access Lexington
Last summer we proposed that the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) have a Commission for Citizens with Disabilities - well now we have one! This August the Commission will meet for the first time and Latitude artist Belinda Sellers and Bruce Burris have been appointed to it.
Downtown Sidewalk Update: Though changes are slow in coming Bruce and Latitude artist Meg Pike have been a part of various groups meeting to build accessible sidewalks downtown.
Related: for some info on the LFUCG bike/pedestrian master plan go to:
http://www.lfucg.com/bikewalklex/
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Community Garden Program: Our garden at the Lexington Senior Center is yielding some amazing fresh vegetables-which Latitude artists have been taking home! On August 2nd Latitude is one of the sponsors of Lexingtons first community garden tour. On the tour we will be visiting four local community gardens. We are advocating for creating more community gardens throughout our city. For more info about the tour call Bruce: (859) 806-0195
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Recently we heard Garrison Keillor reading this poem by David Moreau who works at a day program in Maine. His poem rings true!
How to Tell If You're a Participant or a Staff (A Handy Guide for Day Programs)
If you have a bowel movement at work and no one records it in a
communication book — you're a staff person.
If someone shouts at you from the other side of the room, Did you
wash your hands? every time you come out of the bathroom — you're a participant.
If your feet don't quite touch the ground when you're sitting in one of
the cafeteria chairs — you're a participant.
If you know where the candy is in Jolene's office — you're a staff
person.
If you can run out to Subway or Burger King for your lunch — you're a staff person.
If you're in a wheelchair— you're a participant.
If you get a buzz cut every staff day — you're a participant.
If you've never ridden in the back seat of the van — you're a staff
person.
If you can walk in the office without being asked, Where are you
supposed to be? — you're a staff person.
If the soap dispenser is on the side of the sink opposite your one good
hand and you can't reach high enough to keep the automatic faucet
from getting your sleeve wet — you're a participant.
If you can give a hug without someone telling you, Remember circles —
you're a staff person.
If you go out for cigarette breaks — you're a staff person.
If your paycheck is for $1.82 — you're a participant.
David Moreau
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We hope everyone has a great summer. In October we look forward to the birth of Crystal's twins! As always feel free to drop by anytime.
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Bruce Burris, Crystal Bader
Latitude Artist Community
167 Saunier Street
Lexington, Ky 40507
(859) 806-0195