Virtual Field Trip: Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Online

FREE

Elizabeth Catlett, Cabeza Cantando (Singing Head), 1968. Bronze. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Museum purchase with the Victor and Peggy Barton Creighton Charitable Trust. © Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Virtual Field Trip: Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Online

FREE

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Join McNay Art Museum educators for a participatory art break in collaboration with San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum. Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom. Today, the holiday is a celebration of Black history and culture, as well as a day of reflection.

How does it work?
Registration is required and closes two hours before the program start time. After registering, you’ll receive the Zoom link via email before 10 a.m. on the day of the program. Email education@mcnayart.org or call 210-805-1768 if you need help joining.

Works we’ll discuss:
Elizabeth Catlett, Cabeza Cantando (Singing Head), 1968
Whitfield Lovell, Cake Walk, 2008

Want more sessions? Registration link for all sessions.

P.S. Teachers earn one hour of continuing professional education credit for participating in each Virtual Field Trip. Register as an educator to receive access to the Google Classroom companion for additional CPE hours.

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