Black History Month 2011

What’s Up: Faith Ringgold

Sunday, February 6, 2 pm

Docent Cynthia Flynn speaks on Faith Ringgold’s 1995  “story quilt” Seven Passages to a Flight (pictured). Followed by the opportunity to ask questions. Included in Gallery admission.  More about the quilt

Film Screening: Harlem Renaissance

Thursday, February 10, 7 pm

Free screening of the PBS documentary Against All Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance, followed by a panel discussion. Free admission. Learn more

Pictured: Summer Street Scene in Harlem (1948) by American master Jacob Lawrence is on view on the Gallery’s first floor.

Black History Month Family Day

Sunday, February 27, noon–5 pm

Free family art activities, music and dance performances, tours and storytelling. Free admission. Learn more

Schedule of events
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Pictured: At last year’s family day, Donovan Armstrong works on a project in the Creative Workshop.

Other Events at UR and Around the Community

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