Opening Day: "Of Salt and Spirit Black Quilters in the American South"

Name: Opening Day: "Of Salt and Spirit Black Quilters in the American South"
Start: 2024-11-16T11:00:00-06:00
Location: 380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39201

Schedule

Sat Nov 16 2024 at 11:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39201 | Jackson, MS

Join us for opening day of the special exhibition Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South featuring a panel discussion with exhibition curator Sharbreon Plummer, Carolyn Mazloomi, and Worth Long. Following the discussion, enjoy a guided tour, demonstrations by Mississippi quilters, and performances by New Orleans-based artist Shaka Zulu and Mississippi’s own Caldwell Singers. Presented in partnership with the National Folk Festival, the City of Jackson, the Mississippi Arts Commission, and Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
Before the exhibition opens at 11 AM, visitors are encouraged to visit the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Tours begin at 9 AM.
Schedule of Events:
11 AM | Panel discussion with exhibition curator Dr. Sharbreon Plummer, Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, and Worth Long
Noon | Chief Shaka Zulu performance
12:30 PM | Quilt demonstrations (ongoing) and Guided Exhibition Tour
1:15 PM | Chief Shaka Zulu performance
2 PM | Annie & the Caldwell Singers gospel performance
4 – 7:30 PM | National Folk Festival Kickoff
After the afternoon’s festivities have ended, head down to the “Welcome to Jackson” mural at the intersection of State and Pearl Streets for a special National Folk Festival kickoff event, featuring an exciting and eclectic evening of music and dance from 4 — 7:30 PM. More info at www.nationalfolkfestival.com/kickoff.