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  • The Museum will be open today from 11:00am - 9:00pm.
  • Admission will be FREE from 4:00pm - 9:00pm. Sponsored by Vystar Credit Union.
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Museums, Community, and the Work Ahead: A Talk with Dr. Russ Wigginton, National Civil Rights Museum

Support i95Design on August 24, 2025

Dr. Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum, explores how cultural institutions help shape our collective future by preserving and interpreting stories that define us. Drawing from his personal and professional journey – from a family steeped in civic activism to leading a nationally significant museum – Dr. Wigginton reflects on the shared responsibilities of museums and communities to safeguard memory, foster dialogue, and inspire meaningful engagement.

Presented in conjunction with Black History Month and Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides, this program invites us to consider the roles we play – as individuals and institutions – in carrying forward stories and actions with intention and care.

Tour with a Curator – Expatriates: A Cultural Migration of Americans Abroad & The Influences that Followed

Jean Gustave on August 6, 2025

Have you ever wanted to further explore certain themes or concepts related to our exhibitions or permanent collection? If so, take part in one of our curator-led tours for an exclusive opportunity to get an inside exploration of the art, artist(s), exhibition or our permanent collection on display.  

Join Brianna Sharpe, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole Associate Curator, for a tour exploring the cultural migration of American artists to Europe. This unique experience examines works that represent the allure of European cities, from the Colonial age to the 20th century, and the artistic influences that emerged from their journeys abroad.

Knowing the West: Curator Talk

Phillip Brunswick on January 17, 2025

Join Mindy N. Besaw, Ph.D., exhibition co-curator and curator of American Art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, for a deep dive into the exhibition, Knowing the West, and get to know some of the hidden stories behind the art and the West. Knowing the West is the first major traveling exhibition to embrace and examine how people see the American West.

This program promises to provide attendees with a unique perspective on the creative processes behind exhibitions, the selection of artworks, and the narratives that emerge from them. Dr. Besaw will share insights into the curatorial process, discuss the significance of the artworks on display, and explore the complex and multifaceted history of the American West.