The public is invited to see early sketches, cartoons, and concept drawings from Cara Bean’s next work "Why Draw?" Come visit the artist and engage with the work from this two-month residency. Light refreshments will be available.
About Cara:
Cara Bean is a cartoonist, art educator, and the author of Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health. Her book was named to the Children’s Book Council’s 2025 Favorites lists for both Middle Grade and Teacher Favorites and was shortlisted for the Graphic Medicine International Comics Awards. Cara leads interactive workshops that spark creativity for people of all ages and backgrounds, with a special focus on how drawing can nurture mindfulness and imagination.
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