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FEATURE EXHIBITS
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EAST GALLERY INAUGURAL EXHIBITION:
Transformations: New Perspectives on the Art of Miniatures
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October 26, 2023-May 20, 2024
Four national artists used miniatures to create work in three different mediums. Programming included a panel discussion with the artists and curators.
Local Artist Go Miniature
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Opened October 25, 2024
Call for Entries: 127 submissions from local artists
Jurors: Five jurors chose artworks
Selected Artists: 29 local artists
Portraits of Childhood: Black Dolls from the Collection of Deborah Neff
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Opened June 28, 2024
Number of Dolls: 155 Black dolls
Advisory Group: Five Black women foregrounded community voices in interpretation and programming, fostering excitement and engagement.
Community Contribution: 19 community members wrote interpretation labels, offering diverse narratives.
National Speakers: Brit Bennett, Zoe Oli, Lagueria Davis, and Tiya Miles
Community Conversations: Eight sessions addressed themes of identity, race, and gender in relation to the exhibition.
National Symposium: February 6-7, 2025
IMPACTFUL LEARNING
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Keisha’s Tea Party
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An annual posh tea party experience where 30 children learn about confidence, kindness, and belonging.
Story Connections
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Monthy gallery discussion and hands-on activities for those with memory loss and their caregivers to spark memories and share stories.
Make and Sip
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Art workshops for adults to foster creativity and fun.
Art of the Imagination: Summer Camp
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Scholarships: 30 full-ride scholarships awarded
Teaching Artists: Four artists led workshops for the camp.
Campers: Many happy participants ages 6-12
THANK YOU
Your continued commitment has enriched countless visitors’ experiences and sparked deeper community connections. Your support empowers the creation of meaningful exhibitions, inclusive interpretations, and diverse programs that reflect the voices and stories of our community.
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