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<h2 class="Mia-bold"> Black History at Mia </h2>
<p>Celebrate the exceptional historical and creative cultural contributions made by African American artists with exhibitions, virtual events, videos, stories, and more.</p>
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<h2 class="Mia-bold"> Hispanic Heritage at Mia</h2>
<p>Celebrate and honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Latin and Hispanic communities.</p>
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<h2 class="Mia-bold">Art by Women </h2>
<p>Celebrate the exceptional historical, creative, and cultural contributions made by women artists with exhibitions, virtual events, stories, videos, and podcast episodes.</p>
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<h2 class="Mia-bold">Native American Heritage Month</h2>
<p>Celebrate and honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and important contributions of Native people.</p>
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<h2 class="Mia-bold">Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month</h2>
<p>Celebrate the exceptional historical and contemporary creative cultural contributions made by Asian American and Pacific Islander artists with videos, stories, virtual events, and more. </p>
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<h2 class="Mia-bold">Pride at Mia</h2>
<p>Celebrate the exceptional historical and creative cultural contributions made by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with art, stories, virtual events, and more—curated by Mia’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Staff Work Group. </p>
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<h2 class="Mia-bold">Music at Mia</h2>
<p>Music has been integral to Mia since its founding. Explore the various ways that music has intersected with Mia’s collection, from live performances to original compositions inspired by artworks.</p>
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<h1>Making Connections</h1>
<p><span style="font-size:x-large;">Exploring the intersection of art and identity through exhibitions, events, and multimedia storytelling.</span>
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Meet at Mia

<p>Connect, create, kick back! Meet at Mia is a new series of free Thursday evening events for adults. Get to know us—and each other—with live music, art making, special programs, and unique food and drink (for purchase). No registration or secret handshake required.</p>
<p>Looking for more to do? Check out <a href="https://new.artsmia.org/event/meet-at-mia-open-studios">Meet at Mia: Open Studios</a>.</p>
<p><strong id=oct-31>October 31</strong> Midnight in Paris<br />
Journey back to the bewitching, bohemian nightlife of Paris in the 1890s&#8211;the scene of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec&#8217;s painting <em>At the Moulin Rouge</em>, <a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/at-the-moulin-rouge">on loan to Mia for a limited time</a>. Then jump ahead to the early 20th century and the avant-garde antics of Salvador Dali, the hot jazz of Josephine Baker, and the joyful abstractions of Henri Matisse. Come dressed to impress and enter our costume contest; visitors vote on their favorite.</p>
<p>Please note that non-medical face masks cannot be worn in the galleries. Wings and tails must be removed before entering the galleries; face paint is not allowed. Thank you for helping us protect the art!</p>
<p><strong>Music</strong> DJ Sasha Bangz<br />
<strong>Art Making</strong> Portraits inspired by Toulouse-Lautrec, with Özge Özdemir, 5 to 8:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Live Performance</strong> MPLS (imPulse), 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Exhibition</strong> “<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/at-the-moulin-rouge">At the Moulin Rouge</a>”<br />
<strong>Food Truck</strong> ParraLily, 6 to 8 p.m.<br />
<strong>Guided Tour</strong> Nightlife at Mia, 6 p.m.<br />
<strong>Costume Contest</strong> hosted by Lydia J and Zhané, 8 p.m.</p>
<p><strong id=november-7>November 7</strong> Dark Visions<br />
Revel in the Sublime, like the Romantics of the 1700s and 1800s, experiencing the &#8220;dark side&#8221; of Mia&#8211;the frightful and macabre. Dive into the art and minds of Francisco Goya and William Blake while enjoying performances, floral arrangements, and talks.</p>
<p><strong>Talk</strong> Liberation Swathed in Black: Dark Art, Horror, and the Unconsious with Joshua Goodwin, 5:20 p.m.<br />
<strong>Art Making</strong> Flower presses with Roe Floral<br />
<strong>Live Performance</strong> IOSIS and Jaqueline Ultan, 6:20 p.m.<br />
<strong>Live Performance</strong> Embalming Eva, 8 p.m.<br />
<strong>Floral Backdrop</strong> by Roe Floral and Mafic Ocean<br />
<strong>Guided Tour</strong> The Supernatural and the Sublime, 6, 6:30, and 7 p.m..</p>
<p><strong id=november-21>November 21</strong> Reclaiming Identity<br />
Native American Heritage Month acknowledges the many diverse traditions and histories of tribal nations across the country. Join us as we activate the museum in celebration through art, film, and tours.</p>
<p><strong>Music</strong> DJ Bleak Roses<br />
<strong>Art Making</strong> Details coming soon<br />
<strong>Demonstration</strong> Parfleche by Afton Delgado<br />
<strong>Live Performance</strong> Laura Hugo, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.<br />
<strong>Exhibition</strong> &#8220;<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/opowa-omeng-the-art-and-legacy-of-jody-folwell">O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell</a>&#8221;<br />
<strong>Guided Tour</strong> Arts of Native America, 6 p.m.<br />
<strong>Film</strong> <em>Little Chief</em> by Erica Tremblay (12 min), 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.</p>


Meet at Mia: Bike Night

Upcoming events

Exploring the concept of hózhǫ́ during Native American Heritage Month

Celebrating Pride Month with Zanele Muholi&#8217;s photography

Art from Mia stars in groundbreaking show of Southern Black artists

Gyubang! The Korean crafting craze coming to Mia on April 4

Mia marks Women&#8217;s History Month with &#8220;Cheering Woman&#8221; in lobby

Mia marks Black History Month with Sanford Biggers sculpture

Photograph of a red saddle blanket folded over a display shelf to show how it would sit on a saddle

red background with rows of small navy and orange squares with small teal and tan overlapping squares; 4 gray bands; small red tassels at corners; heading band; Velcro header on reverse

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Thornton Dial's artwork appears at the entrance to the "Black Codes" exhibition at Auburn University.

A large red, white, and blue painting called Royal Flag hangs next at the entrance of a museum exhibition.

A gyubang pouch hanging from a branch with little lights behind it.

A small orange pouch with a paper scroll hanging beneath it, with lights in the background.

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Black History at Mia

Hispanic Heritage at Mia

Art by Women

Native American Heritage Month

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Pride at Mia

Music at Mia