Jackson Leary is certainly celebrating his ninth birthday in a unique way.

The third grader is having his first solo art exhibit as the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2^nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans).

Jackson is the son of QuadCities.com digital media director Sean Leary and the co-host of Eventures with Sean and Jackson, a podcast on QuadCities.com. He’s had his art exhibited at Rozz Tox and local school art exhibits but this is his first solo show. He’s also co-authored and illustrated five books with his father, the latest being We Are All Characters.

An opening reception for the show will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday. Patrons can meet and talk to the artist and indulge in free coffees, smoothies, candy, snacks and more.

A Taste of Q-C Art is sponsored by QuadCities.com and features new local artists every two weeks, with receptions every other Friday at Taste Buds.

If you’re an artist interested in being a part of Taste of Q-C Art, contact Sean Leary at seanleary@seanleary.com.

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Tess Abney

Tess Abney was born and raised in the Quad Cities. Her passion for writing and entertainment was apparent at a very young age. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.