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Famous Kelby Love mural defined community response to gun violence

When a 19-year-old man died tragically in September 1993, the community’s heart began to beat with purpose. Rev. Duane Beck and artist Kelby Love were anxious to help.

Elkhart History – Kelby Love

For Black History Month, Elkhart Public Library is highlighting great individuals who have called Elkhart, Indiana, home. In this piece, we’re remembering Kelby Love, a gifted painter renown for his […]

Ted Drake’s legacy lives on in Elkhart, library

While some of Ted Drake’s artwork is recognized worldwide, his name is not. But bringing recognition to the artist behind some of the most famous logos in sports through the […]