AUTHOR TALK: FARMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sean Fitzgibbon will be signing books and discussing his nonfiction graphic novel What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel on Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 a.m.
What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel is a haunting and beautiful hand painted, exhaustively researched, nonfiction graphic novel that depicts the mythologies surrounding the Crescent Hotel's strange history as the Baker Hospital, a Depression Era cancer hospital in Eureka Springs.
February 18, 2023 / 10 AM • Farmington Public Library • Farmington, AR
ARTIST/AUTHOR RECEPTION & UNVEILING
Joplin, Missouri - The Downtown Art Wall is proud to announce the artist/author reception and unveiling for Sean Fitzgibbon on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Sean's artwork will be on display at the Downtown Art Wall located at 6th & Main in Downtown Joplin, Missouri. The artwork is from his newly release book “What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel” that explores the stories surrounding the Crescent Hotel’s strange and tragic two years as the Baker Hospital, a Depression Era cancer hospital in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in the late 1930’s.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at Beast & Barrel restaurant located at 530 S. Main Street, Joplin, Missouri, just around the corner from the Art Wall. Sean will have his newly released book available for purchase at Beast & Barrel.
The Downtown Art Wall is dedicated to promoting local artists and their work and is proud to showcase Sean Fitzgibbon’s talent. This event is open to the public. Follow Sean at seanfitzgibbon.com
For more information please contact Paul Whitehill, Art Wall Project Manager at paul@whitehillenterprises.com or by phone at 417-483-0566.
About Downtown Art Wall
The Downtown Art Wall is a community-focused project that showcases local artists and their work in downtown Joplin, Missouri. The project is dedicated to promoting local artists and their work and is committed to providing a space for them to showcase their talent and creativity.
Saturday, February 11, 2:00PM - 4:00 PM • 6th & Main in Downtown Joplin, Missouri • In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at Beast & Barrel restaurant located at 530 S. Main Street, Joplin, Missouri
SOLO EXHIBITION: NWACC INTEGRATED DESIGN LAB / AUTHOR TALK
Original, hand-painted, watercolor works from my graphic nonfiction book What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Northwest AR Community College: Integrated Design Lab Gallery. These works explore demagoguery in the uplands south during the late 1930's. This exhibition will be on display thru February, 2023.
An author talk / book signing will be held on February 21 at 3:00 PM in IDL room 122.
Exhibition On View Through February 2023 • NWACC Integrated Design Lab • 1201 SE Eagle Way, Bentonville, AR 72712 / Author Talk February 21 • IDL 122
ESHM: BAKER HOSPITAL EXHIBIT EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL
The Eureka Springs Historical Museum is hosting a very special temporary exhibit showcasing the infamous Baker Hospital! This short-lived venture only operated inside the Crescent Hotel from 1937 to 1940, but it left quite the impression with its unconventional medical treatments.
The exhibit will feature artifacts, images, and rare documents highlighting the life and tumultuous career of Norman Baker and his phoney cancer hospital here in Eureka Springs.
On View Through 04/30/23 Eureka Springs Historical Museum • 95 S. Main Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
