"I created 300 uses for the peanut...Who am I?  In recognition of Black History Month... George Washington Carver George Washington Carver, 17x11 signed digital T. Ellis print $30.00 www.tellisfineart.com  George Washington Carver was a prominent African-American scientist and inventor. Carver is best known for the many uses he devised for the peanut. http://www.biography.com/p…/george-washington-carver-9240299  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeXUj8xOWtg For Immediate Release Media Contact:Carolyn M. Thibodeaux, Children's & YA Librarian Port Arthur Public Library 4615 9th Ave Port Arthur, TX 77642 (409) 985-8838 ext.2237 Port Arthur Public Library Commemorates Black History Month through Art-STEM ( STEAM) Port Arthur Texas - In commemoration of Black History month, The PAPL is elated to exhibit the Art of leveraging Science Technology and History through art and technology featuring a comprehensive collection of artwork from Ted Ellis featuring 29 Drawings of African Americans including biographies of 29 African Americans created with the use of Samsung technology on their Galaxy Note 5 mobile phone. This will be a first exhibit of its kind in the PAPLs History. The exhibit starts February 1 through Feb. 29, 2016 with a free opening reception scheduled Thursday February 11, 2016. Fueled by his passion for his family and his heritage; enabled by his artistic skill and commitment to excellence, Ted Ellis paints ""subjects that are representative of the many facets of American life, particularly, African-American culture and history"" as he knows It. ""I like to think of myself as a creative historian. I was put here to record history…all aspects of American culture and heritage. My sole purpose has always been to educate through my art."" With more than 30 years in the arts industry. Ted is not only a talented and creative artist he is fully capable of capturing the tone and significance of momentous events in a timely manner. Ted Ellis Fine Art is synonymous to the American experience, not just from the African American's perspective but from a cultural and iconic Ideal.Ellis recently presented ""Bloody Sunday-Selma, 1965"" at the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event. Learn more about T. Ellis,www.tellisfineart.com. For more information on the Art-STEM ( STEAM) and how you can support this event, please contact the Port Arthur Public Library (409) 985-8838 ext.2237"
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