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  1. Black Heritage Celebration

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    Thursday, February 19 @ 5:00 pm 8:00 pm

    Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 19, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required!

    Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las contribuciones de la raza negra de nuestra comunidad en una celebración con artistas, músicos, líderes locales, y organizaciones asociadas. Entrada gratuita de 5 a 8 p. m., ¡no necesitan boletos para el evento!

    Performances

    5:00 pm      Children’s African Story Time
    6:30 pm     L.E.X hip hop

    Exhibition 

    5–5:30 pm and 6:45–8 pm, Da Hoodzeum pop-up exhibit 

    Workshop

    5:30–6:30 pm Community Message Sign Making, celebrations 

    Activities

    • Face Painting by Classic Creations, 5–7 pm, 1st floor 
    • Scavenger hunt, 5–8pm, 1st floor
    • Free Bitty Baby and Melody Doll drawing, 1st floor 
    • Affirmation wreaths, Rooftop clubhouse 
    • Collaborative Coloring banner, Art Studio, 2nd floor 
    • Black Heritage Art activities in our art studio, 2nd floor
    • Community Care Kitchen pretend play area, Pie in the Sky, 2nd floor
    • Selfie Station: commemorate 100 years of Black History Month, Rooftop lobby

    Food

    • Free Soul food samples from Melly Mell’s catering, cafe
      While supplies last
    • Pay-what-you-can-cafe 

    Community Partners

    Voter Registration
    Special Olympics
    African Center for Community Development
    Underground Hiking Collective

    Support for Cultural Heritage Celebrations is provided by

    Madison Gas and Electric Company

    This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts

  2. Pride Identity Vision Boards

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    June 27, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    See yourself in vibrant color! Get your photo printed and create a collage with joyful colors and affirming messages.

    This event is free and open to all ages.

  3. Black Heritage Celebration

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    February 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm 8:00 pm

    Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 22, 4–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission from 4 to 8 pm, no event tickets required!

    Enjoy performances from Leotha & Tamera Stanley and local Ghanaian drumming group Atimevu, a hambone workshop with the Phenomenal NeBo, an exhibition from portrait artist Desere Mayo, food from Madison Black-owned restaurants, crafts in the Art Studio, and a special museum-wide scavenger hunt! More details are upcoming, so please stay tuned for new performances, community partnerships, and activities.

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