ICYMI: Minneapolis Institute of Art Presents Black History Month

ICYMI: Minneapolis Institute of Art Presents Black History Month

Image: Nellie Mae Rowe, United States, 1900–82. Rocking Chair, 1981, Crayon, felt-tip pen, pencil on paper. The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund and gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation from the William S. Arnett Collection, 2019.16.29, © Nellie Mae Rowe / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Minneapolis Institute of Art: This Black History Month, and throughout the year, we celebrate the exceptional historical and creative cultural contributions made by African American artists with exhibitions, events, videos, stories, and more!
Explore art by African American Artists in Mia’s collection: It is our mission to enrich the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. With over 90,000 artworks, Mia’s collection includes art from six continents, spanning about 5,000 years.
Lakewinds Food Co-op: Happy Black History Month!

Lakewinds Food Co-op: Happy Black History Month!

Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, on Fridays we’ll be spotlighting a local, Black-owned business that we partner with at the co-op. Here are a few ways you can celebrate throughout the month and year:

Seek out Black-owned businesses. Grab a bite at Minneapolis’ Breaking Bread Café (@breakingbreadmn), take in a show at the @PenumbraTheatre, or grab something fantastical to read at @MindsEyeComicsMN.

Support Black artists. The Rituals of Resilience exhibition at @ArtsMIA or the @MN_African_American_Heritage_ Museum are great places to start. There are also many collections of Black art you can view for free online.

Listen to and amplify Black voices, whether through books, podcasts, movies, music, or history. Seek out sources that center and amplify the Black experience. Support those voices wherever you are able, either with your own voice or your money.

Don’t stop celebrating at the end of the month. Black history is ongoing so celebrate it every day!

Lakewinds Food Co-op

Minnesota community owned co-op specializing in local and organic foods since 1975.  Bringing the farm to you!

 

 

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Lakewinds Food Co-op

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Minnesota Institute of Art: Celebrate Black History Month with Virtual Family Day!

Minnesota Institute of Art: Celebrate Black History Month with Virtual Family Day!

[Pictured: Kwame Brathwaite (American, born 1938), designer: Bob Gumbs, Untitled (Black is Beautiful),
1970 (printed 2018), archival pigment print. The Shared Fund, 2019.67]
Black is Beautiful on Sunday, February 14! Learn more about the extraordinary Black artists who created art to document and honor the beauty, struggle, and resilience of Black people. Create portraits of people who inspire you using various techniques drawn from African American artists like Wadsworth Jarrell and Elizabeth Catlett. Watch a shadow-puppet show by local artist and activist Ty Chapman, and make your own shadow puppet. Sing along and hear tales affirming love from Nothando Zulu, founder of the Black Storytellers Alliance, and create your own love letter for Black Lives this Valentine’s Day. Find all activities on February 14 → link here.


Families can also pick up a free Family Day Artist Tote at Mia’s Third Avenue entrance February 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., available until supplies last. You’ll find materials to make a shadow puppet, colorful portraits, and collages to celebrate Family Day.⁠

The materials in the kit complement the Virtual Family Day program’s activities but are not essential to enjoying the activities. Click here to learn more about the items and activities featured in this month’s tote.

Family Day Major Sponsor: @bankofamerica

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