A Stone of Hope: Representation Through the Arts

About the Program

Category: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation

Year: 2023

A Stone of Hope: Representation Through the Arts is a series of programs offered at the Miami Springs Branch Library intended to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The series offers programs that connect the works of artists of historically marginalized groups to members of the community in a hands-on, engaging manner. Additionally, other programs in the series work to promote universal respect, acknowledgment, and kindness in the context of themed observances such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, etc.  Initiated in January 2023 and ongoing year-round, the series brings the works of poets and visual artists to the forefront in the form of writing workshops and art activities that connect the participant to the history, meaning, and creativity associated with the piece. These are targeted to all ages and are meant to promote understanding and inclusivity across participants of all walks of life. Named after the phrase used in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech, the series, through the arts, aims to accomplish his dream, that “out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope” will emerge to encourage an understanding of equity and inclusivity among all participants.