African American Treasures from the Kinsey Collection Displayed at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center April 8-July 2
Maya Angelou's typewriter, a slave insurance document, paintings by African-American artists—art and history collide in the newest exhibit on display at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. "American Treasures from the Kinsey Collection" has traveled to 18 cities across the country, and will make its Arkansas debut on April 8 in downtown Little Rock.
The collection includes authentic and rare art, original artifacts, books, documents and more—all of which help tell a more complete story of the black experience in America. From Elizabeth Catlett's artwork to Malcom X's letters, the Kinsey Collection demonstrates achievements made by African Americans from 1595 to modern day.
The free exhibit is a must-see for families and opening weekend is the perfect time to drop in. The museum will host multiple activities to celebrate the exhibit opening, including an Opening Reception at 6 p.m. April 8 featuring a presentation by the Kinseys, refreshments and live entertainment by The Rodney Block Collective.
Click here to watch Little Rock Family and Mosaic Templars Cultural Center discuss the Kinsey Collection on THV 11!
The FREE Family Fun Saturday will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9. The day includes games, food, a book signing, museum tours and music spun by a DJ. At 1 p.m., MTCC will host a premeire screening of AETN's new Ken Burns documentary, "Jackie Robinson," which will be followed by a panel discussion, moderated by John Kirk, Director of the UALR Institute on Race and Ethnicity.
At 3 p.m. on Family Fun Saturday, the Kinseys will present "What you Didn't Learn in High School." Bernard Kinsey debunks the more than 400-year-old "myth of absence" in American history, drawing from the extensive collection of artistic and historical treasures amassed in The Kinsey Collection.
And, to end the very special weekend, the museum will even be open on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. For Soulful Sunday, families are encouraged to visit and see the exhibit after church. Plus, when you bring a Sunday circular ad or your church program, you'll receive a 20 percent discount on all items in the museum store, except Kinsey and Black Lives Matter merchandise.
"American Treasures from the Kinsey Collection" will be on view at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center April 8-July 2. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat.
Entry to the exhibit is free, and all activities are free and open the public. Group tours and field trip tours are welcome by reservation; call (501) 683-3593 to make reservations.
For more info, visit MosaicTemplarsCenter.com.