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Museums Alive! (Outdoor Event)

October 9, 2020

A new OUTDOOR event that celebrates the great local museums in Hampton Roads!

Where: Five Points Neighborhood Spot 6123 Sewells Point Ave, Norfolk VA

When: Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 330-530pm (NEW DATE!)

Cost: Free!

Description: Our local arts and cultural institutions have so much to offer our community: Education, creativity, discovery and spaces to grow.
Come learn about:
*Life in the Museum Field
*Programs and Services Available to the Public
*Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

The museums will provide family-friendly activities, and artist Bardia Saeedi’s “Cool Bus” community painting project will be on-site until the end of the day!

From 2-3 pm, OpenNorfolk will host a panel of local curators to discuss the state of museums in our regional and national culture.
Panelists:
Dr. Kimberli Gant of the Chrysler Museum
Prof. Solomon Isekeije of Norfolk State University
Kenlontae’ Turner of the Hampton University Museum

Moderated by Asa Jackson, co-founder of the Contemporary Arts Network

Hot Boxx Coffee will be on site to keep us caffeinated and snack-happy. Don’t miss out!

More Information & Updates: CLICK HERE

 

Museums Alive Norfolk VA

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: 5 Points, Museums Alive, Norfolk VA, Open Norfolk, and Outdoor Event
Categories: Events

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