Opening Celebration | Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors

Schedule

Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH

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Celebrate the opening night of the Museum's new exhibition.
About this Event

Be among the first to experience History Is Painted by the Victors, a powerful exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Kent Monkman. Through monumental paintings, Monkman reimagines history and centers Indigenous perspectives. Enjoy music, a cash bar, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Registration requested. FREE for members, $20 for nonmembers.

Kent Monkman (Cree, b. 1965), The Great Mystery, 2023. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth, purchased through the Miriam H. and S. Sidney Stoneman Acquisition Fund.

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Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States

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