A maze-like betta fish drawing produced with a single continuous line that never crosses itself. An illustration of a homeless man, fashioned with an elephant-god head. An abstract painting of Alabama, constructed entirely from recycled materials. Cory Casella, Melissa Shultz-Jones, and Paul Cordes Wilm are Birmingham artists with very unique perspectives, and their work will be showcased in the exhibit, The Amazing Art of Local Curiosities, at the downtown Birmingham Public Library’s Fourth Floor Gallery from May 7 to June 26, 2015.

The opening reception will be held on Saturday May 16, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.in the boardroom on the fourth floor.

On Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Casella will share his technique of drawing in pen with one continuous line. The event will be held in the Story Castle, 2nd Floor at the Central Library. Registration requested; call 226-3670.

On Wednesday June 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Shultz-Jones will lead a “Hero Art” session for children and accompanying adult family members in the Story Castle. Registration requested; call 226-3655.