Joe Minter Is Here: Opening Ceremony

The opening day of the exhibition will culminate with a long-overdue gathering to honor Joe Minter among civic leaders, artists, friends, and special guests. While free to attend, the opening ceremony has limited capacity and program attendees must reserve tickets.
About the exhibit
“Joe Minter Is Here” is a community-based art installation of never-before-exhibited work by the visionary artist and ambassador for peace, Joe Minter (b. 1943).
For decades, people have traveled from around the world to visit his sacred art environment, “African Village in America,” where he has used discarded materials to chronicle the Black experience. Today, his work can be found in the most prestigious collections in the country, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art to the National Gallery, but this will be his first solo show in his hometown, amidst a milestone year in which he was named an inaugural recipient of the national Ruth Award.
Located inside a historic warehouse in his Titusville neighborhood, this immersive exhibit will be a landmark moment to celebrate Joe Minter, introduce his story to new generations, and highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
To learn more about Joe Minter, visit here.
Exhibition Times:
October 3 - 20
Thursdays – Saturdays: 10 - 6
Sundays: 1 - 5
Additional Programs:
- Saturday, October 12 (11am - 3pm): Titusville Is Here: Community Day and Public Forum, with art activities, free food, and a showcase of local organiaztions
- Thursday, October 17 (2pm-4pm): Self-Guided Tours of Joe Minter's African Village in America, with Dr. Katherine Jentleson (High Museum of Art); 931 Nassau Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
- Friday, October 18 (6 - 7pm): Cultural Heritage Panel featuring conservators and curators from the Birmingham Museum of Art, High Museum of Art, Tuskegee University, and the Kohler Arts Center [Click here for tickets]
- Friday, October 4, 11, and 18: Guided field trips and group tours for youth and adults, featuring art activties led by The Birmingham Museum of Art [Contact [email protected] for scheduling]
Acknowledgements:
Produced by 1504 and presented by Create Birmingham, in partnership with Navigate Affordable Housing Partners. Made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, SouthArts, Alabama Humanities Alliance, and the Bruno Foundation. Cover photo by Andi Rice.
For additional questions about the exhibition or programming, contact Tyler Jones ([email protected]).

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