The Fairfax County Public Library’s eight regional branches will display artwork over the next eight months created by children ages 6-12 as part of the Harmony Project. The collection includes photographs taken by children, a quilt and other items. More than 20 countries are represented through the art and the children who created it. The art was created by children in the Department of Family Services/Office for Children’s School Age Child Care Program.

The year-long Harmony Project explores Fairfax County’s diversity through reading, writing, dance, music, storytelling, painting, and other art forms. These activities emphasize how the arts play an important role in promoting cultural understanding, fostering pride and contributing to the education and development of children.

This project is the result of a partnership among Fairfax County Public Library, the Office for Children and Harmony: Celebrating Our Heritage Through the Arts, a project of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra in partnership with the Fairfax County Office of Partnerships, Fairfax County Community & Recreation Services, GMU Center for the Arts and the Theater of the First Amendment, Boys and Girls Clubs and Cox.

The artwork can be seen in meeting rooms at the following library branches during normal hours of operation (Sunday noon-6 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.; and, Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Since the meeting rooms may be in use, please call the branch before arriving to see the artwork to ensure the room(s) will be accessible: