Description
MoAD will celebrate the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing FREE admission to the museum and programs throughout the day.
Come together to celebrate the life and achievements of one of our nation’s greatest heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through film, lecture and musical performances, our special guests will help us to reflect on the importance of free speech and diverse communities. Share your dreams, congratulate your personal heroes and tell your stories through art projects and collaborative activities. Follow your dream of higher education at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Information Fair. Explore our special exhibition, Desert Jewels: North African Jewelry and Photography from the Xavier Guerrand Hermčs Collection. Don’t miss one of the most popular celebrations and the closing day of the special exhibition – see it for FREE today!
MLK Day Schedule
Sidewalk
11-1, 2-3pm African Drumming Ensemble
1-3pm Sidewalk chalk art with Jamie Treacy
Second Floor:
12-1pm 411 on HBCU’s with Maleta Wilson
12-4pm HBCU College Fair
2-4:30 Film Screening and Panel Discussion, “The Power Broker” ITVS/ community cinema.
Third Floor:
11-4pm Art Project
11-5 Scavenger hunt in Gallery
11-5 Films on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Wells Fargo Heritage Center
FREE DAY sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan