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Elizabeth Catlett:
Kinship

A combined lecture and poetry reading program explored Elizabeth Catlett’s work while engaging the audience in discussions on art and racial issues. 
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Photos Courtesy of Hillstrom Museum of Art

Funding Categories

  • Honoraria

  • Marketing & Outreach

partner

  • Hillstrom Museum of Art

location

  • Saint Peter, MN

About

This program combined an academic lecture by Catlett scholar Melanie Herzog with a poetry reading by Philip S. Bryant. The interdisciplinary event aimed to explore the intersection of visual art and literary expression, particularly focusing on the experiences and works of African American artists. The event was professionally videotaped and is now available online, ensuring extended accessibility and engagement.

Intended Outcome

To explore and promote the contributions of African American artists while engaging a diverse audience

Actual Outcome

The program was effective in reaching a new audience, particularly students and faculty of color.

Advice Post Project

Enhance strategies for virtual engagement and refine targeted outreach methods to better measure the diversity of the audience.

Related artworks

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    Jacob Lawrence  In the Heart of the Black Belt

Learn MoreAbout This Activity

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Photos Courtesy of Hillstrom Museum of Art

Contact

  • education@artbridgesfoundation.org

downloadable resources

  • Elizabeth Catlett in the Hillstrom Museum of Art

multimedia documentation

  • Lecture and poetry reading by Elizabeth Catlett scholar Melanie A. Herzog and poet Philip S Bryant