MANCHESTER, NH – Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with artmaking, storytelling, and inspiration at the Currier Museum of Art. This community event, hosted in partnership with the Racial Unity Team and generously sponsored by Citizens, is free and open to all.
“At the Currier, we bring people together by telling stories with art,” says Jordana Pomeroy, Director and CEO of the museum. “On this day of reflection and service, we invite our community to gather and celebrate the vital stories told by Black American artists.”
The Community Celebration takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 pm on January 19 and offers something for everyone.
- Tap into your creativity with hands-on artmaking connected to themes of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Join our museum curators for guided tours of Black American artists in the Currier collection.
- Learn how the Racial Unity Team inspires young people through art and poetry.
- Get inspired by a keynote address from Jada Hebra, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Southern New Hampshire University.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and pre-registration is not required. Drop by for an hour or spend the entire day at the museum. Get ready for an empowering day surrounded by art. Plan your visit at Currier.Org.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration is generously sponsored by Citizens Bank.
About the Currier Museum of Art The Currier Museum of Art is a place where art, ideas, and people converge. For nearly a century, the museum has been a cultural cornerstone for New Hampshire while welcoming visitors from around the globe. Discover great works of art in a warm environment where creativity and community thrive. Learn more about upcoming exhibitions, programs, and events at Currier.org.