MMFA Nellie Mae Rowe Intergenerational Community Art Program
June 26 | Bertha Williams Library - Rosa Parks Avenue Branch
9 to 10 AM
Free
Artists of all ages are invited to create narrative works centered around the exhibition, Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe. Participants will illustrate and narrate a story to celebrate creativity in our everyday lives.
These programs are designed as intergenerational; every family or community group member can create artwork together, bridging the gap between different age groups through creative expression and welcome everyone into creative storytelling.
Schedule of Events
- Tuesday, June 25: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts at 10 AM
- Wednesday, June 26: Bertha Williams Branch Library at 9 AM
- Wednesday, July 3: Rufus A. Lewis Branch Library at 9 AM
- Wednesday, July 3: Coliseum Branch Library at 10 AM
- Saturday, July 13: Morgan Library at 9 AM
- Tuesday, July 16: Governor's Square Branch Library at 9 AM
Image Credit: Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982), Fish Boat, 1982, crayon, felt-tip pen, and graphite on paper, Gift of The Judith Alexander Foundation, 2023.22, © 2024 Estate of Nellie Mae Rowe
Thank you to our Sponsor
Support for this program is provided by a grant from Art Bridges, Inc.
Above: Melinda Blauvelt (American, born 1949), Nellie Mae Rowe, Vinings, Georgia, 1971, printed 2021, gelatin silver print, 21 3/4 x 14 5/8 inches, High Museum of Art, Gift of the artist, 2021.69, © 2024 Melinda Blauvelt
Related Exhibitions
A Community Canvas
On view September 30 through October 31, 2024
Really Free
The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe
May 3 through July 21, 2024
Artistic Freedom
May 3 through July 14, 2024
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