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RISD Museum: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Celebration

January 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Free
Free admission over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend! Interactive Family Workshops, Hands-on art-making activities inspired by themes of unity and social justice, Self-Guided Gallery Activities, Curated tours exploring the museum’s collection through the lens of civil rights, equity, and inclusion.
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Highlights include:

Self-Guided Gallery Activities, 10 am-5 pm
Explore the collection with a curated tour exploring the museum’s collection through the lens of civil rights, equity, and inclusion.

DAWN: Dreaming a better world into being
11 am- 4 pm, Danforth Hall
This interactive space invites visitors to explore possible futures one can dream into existence through poetry, collage, journaling, and reading. Created by Becci Davis.

Extreme Affirmations
11 am- 4 pm, Common Room
Inspired by the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, this workshop explores how love can transform and affirm. Together, we’ll create posters that boost self-confidence, honor identity, and strengthen our connections as a community. Facilitated by the RISD Art Circle Teens. Created in collaboration with artist Jess Brown.

Link to reserve FREE admission tickets for Saturday, January 18 
Link to reserve FREE admission tickets for Sunday, January 19

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Details

Date:
January 18
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
Free
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Venue

RISD Museum
20 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02906 United States
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