Celebrating the work of Black artists is not simply for a month, but a lifetime. While we will continue to uplift Black art and creativity all year long, here\u2019s a list of programming celebrating this year\u2019s Black History Month along with opportunities to reconnect with Black artists on view now in our permanent collection.
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1. Film Screening and Community Discussion: Still Waters Never Crash<\/b>
February 2, 5:30\u20138:00 PM<\/p>\n
Attend a film screening for \u201cStill Waters Never Crash,\u201d a riveting story that follows Dr. Sharrica Miller as she visits motels she used to call home and reflects on her first foster care placement at the age of five.<\/p>\n
More Information<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0 Join us for a free performance by the Columbus Cultural Orchestra. This small chamber ensemble will showcase a diverse range of music, including jazz, hip hop, R&B standards, and classical infusions. Celebrate the life and work of beloved Columbus artist Elijah Pierce at an event highlighting a new children\u2019s book. Written by local authors Chiquita Mullens Lee and Carmella Van Vleet, this drop-in program features a live reading, author meet-and-greet and a fun woodblock printing activity. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/309753732_600476388219792_2109248191299624209_n-300x200.jpg\")
2. Pop-up Performance by the Columbus Cultural Orchestra<\/b>
February 12, 2\u20133:30 PM<\/p>\n
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3. Family Book Event: You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!<\/b>
February 25, 11:00 AM\u20132:00 PM<\/p>\n
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