Amazing Grace: Stories of African American Courage, Strength, and Resilience
Schedule
Sat Jan 11 2025 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Mint Museum – Uptown | Charlotte, NC
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🙌 Join us for “Amazing Grace: Stories of African American Courage, Strength, and Resilience”—a 🎟️ FREE 2-day celebration inspired by the works and themes featured in "Southern/Modern" at 📍 Mint Museum Uptown. This event will be filled with hands-on art activities, powerful performances, and thought-provoking discussions!––Saturday, January 11––
🖼️ 11 AM–6 PM: Artist-response exhibition featuring works by Nellie Ashford (@nellieashfordart), Princess Cureton (@p.curetonart), Georgie Nakima (@gardenofjourney), Jaznae Norman, and John Miles.
🎶 Noon–1 PM: Live jazz performance by Harvey Cummings.
🎨 1–4 PM: Art-making activities with Dena Jones (@artgiggles_llc), local artist and art manager at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
🗣️ 1–2 PM: *Discussion of Eldzier Cortor’s painting “Southern Souvenir No. II” with Jonathan Stuhlman, PhD, Senior Curator of American Art, followed by a conversation with Rubie Britt-Height and featured artists Nellie Ashford, Princess Cureton, Georgie Nakima, Jaznae Norman, and John Miles.
🎤 4–5 PM: Performance by Quentin "Q" Talley (@iamquentintalley).
💬 2:30–4 PM: *Let’s Talk About It — Strategies for self-care and supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
🎨 2:30–3 PM: Slow-looking conversation on Southern/Modern with Joel Smeltzer, Head of School and Gallery Programs.
––Sunday, January 12––
🖼️ 1–5 PM: Artist-response exhibition.
🎨 1–4 PM: Art-making activities with Dena Jones.
🎶 2:30–3:30 PM: Live jazz performance by Dawn Anthony (@dnasings).
🎤 4–5 PM: Performance by Nicci Canada (@niccicanada).
🗣️ 1:30 & 2 PM: Docent-led tours of "Southern/Modern."
Explore art, culture, and community over two incredible days. We hope to see you there!
*Please note: These programs include mature content addressing historical violence against Black women.
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Where is it happening?
The Mint Museum – Uptown, 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1811, United States,Charlotte, North CarolinaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
