Bowling Green, Ky. - As part of The Center for Gifted Studies’ 25-year celebration and Western Kentucky University’s 100-year celebration, nationally known sculptor Ed Hamilton will come to Bowling Green the evening of Sept. 14.

The creator of York in Louisville, boxer Joe Louis in Detroit and the African-American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C., Hamilton has recently published his autobiography “The Birth of an Artist: A Journey of Discovery.”

Hamilton will be available to discuss his work and book at a book signing reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Kentucky Museum on the WKU campus. Remarks will begin at 5:15. A storyboard and sample work will be on display. More information on his life and work is available at www.edhamiltonworks.com.

Sponsors of the event are The Center for Gifted Studies, the Centennial Committee, the Art Department and Western Kentucky University – 100 Years. This event is made possible with support from The Provost’s Initiative for Excellence.

For information, contact The Center for Gifted Studies at (270) 745-6323.

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For information, contact Tracy Inman at (270) 745-2742.

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