Celebrate Kansas Day at the Advanced Learn ing Library with the unveiling of \;Mapping the Gap\, a Kansas-inspire d textile artwork by Malissa Long\, created in collaboration with the Alli ance for a Healthy Kansas. Long traveled across the state gathering storie s about Kansans&rsquo\; experiences with health care access. The resulting piece weaves these stories together into a powerful representation of our state&rsquo\;s progress toward affordable\, accessible health care. Join us for a special reception and be among the first to see this new\, meanin gful work.
\nMalissa Long is a Kansas-based fiber artist whose work intertwines community engagement\, sustainability\, and storytelling throu gh textiles. A cancer survivor and arts advocate\, she channels her experi ence and creativity into public art and provides leadership to organizatio ns that strengthen and connect Kansas&rsquo\;s creative communities.
\nThe Alliance for a Healthy Kansas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping every Kansan achieve their highest level of health. We work with community organizations\, health care providers\, and individ ual advocates to promote policies and practices that help Kansans address their physical and behavioral health needs and to protect their financial security.
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