Museum Nights: Arts Across Africa
On February 13, the Harn Museum will host its annual Museum Nights: Arts Across Africa event. Museum Nights is a free public program with a large attendance from 6 to 9 pm. The Museum Night celebrates African culture with art, music, dance, and most importantly…you.
We are looking for students to connect their areas of research, personal perspectives, or connections to Africa. Museum guests may move throughout the museum, engaging with themes of migration in its many forms—physical movement, the spread of knowledge and ideas, transformations, and reconceptualization. At various “stops” in the gallery, we want to have 6 students give casual 6–8 minute mini-talks about their work, identity, areas of research, and how these relate to the African art on display at the Harn. By explaining your connection to Africa, guests will be able to engage deeply with the theme of African culture while we highlight the great work you’re doing!
Of course, you may use other objects that you find in the museum if they are related to your research or you would like to talk about them! We invite you to explore the museum in person, as this is only a sample of the works that could make connections.
SIMPLE STEPS
- Explore the Museum: Visit the Harn Museum or click the link to discover African art pieces that connect to your research, personal story, or perspective. Use these to inspire your 6–8 minute presentation.
- Submit Your Form: Complete and submit the interest form by January 10, 2025, including details about your connection to Africa and how it relates to the art on display.
- Prepare Your Talk: Once confirmed, get ready to present at Museum Nights: Arts Across Africa on February 13, 2025, sharing your insights and connections with museum guests.
Deadline: January 10, 2025
Qualtrics: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3BH4yE1mdHOL4fY
For more information contact:
Errol Nelson: enelson@harn.ufl.edu
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