TOPEKA — The State Library of Kansas announces the First Annual Talking Books Traveling Art Show, “Through Different Eyes: Achieving a New Perspective,” featuring artwork created by Kansans with visual and/or physical impairments. The exhibition will be at the Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., from Saturday, April 5, through April 20, with free admission.
 Fifteen artists, all of whom are patrons of Kansas Talking Books (www.kslib.info/talking-books), will showcase their creative talents at locations across the state. “This traveling art show is a great opportunity to celebrate the capabilities of our Talking Books patrons,” said State Librarian Jo Budler. “We thank the artists for sharing their gifts and enlightening us with beautiful work.”
“This show was created with accessibility in mind,” said Kansas Talking Books Director Toni Harrell. “We hope to engage as many people as possible — with or without disabilities.”
Great Bend resident Donald Matthews has a piece entitled Lonesome Valley in the traveling exhibit.
The public is invited to learn more about the exhibit and the Talking Books program by visiting a local public library. Kansas Talking Books provides personalized library support and materials in a specialized format to eligible Kansas residents to ensure that all may read. This library service is available to Kansas residents who are unable to read or use standard printed materials due to visual impairment, physical impairment or reading disabilities.