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On Thursday, August 27, 2020 two Black Lives Matter-inspired banners by Dogon Krigga and Ija Charles were installed at Richland Library Main. The 20 x 30-foot public art pieces are on display outside of the building in the library's Plaza and along Washington Street.
"We asked these artists to visually interpret the 'Black Lives Matter' sentiment, and the committee selected these amazing pieces to provoke thought, inspire joy and bring hope for the future," says Executive Director Melanie Huggins. "It is important, during this time in our community and our country, to show that Richland Library and our community affirms the lives of our Black friends, artists, neighbors and colleagues."
One Columbia for Arts and Culture helped the library to commission both banners. A diverse committee of community members and library staff selected the pieces, which received funding through the library's budget that is dedicated for programmatic efforts, such as public art.