Open House: Celebrating Black History
Come to Mia’s Open House to take part in performances, art making, gallery activities, and some fun surprises along the way. Created in collaboration with local artists and community partners, this Friday-evening series is designed for families, chosen families, and people of all ages. Bring your friends-or make some new ones while you’re here. Celebrate our community, meet your neighbors, make art, and have fun.
Start this month of celebrating Black identities with an evening to remember, featuring art making, food, and all-ages dance party.
Open House is free and open to the public, no tickets necessary.
Event Schedule
Talk & Performance
5 – 6pm Reception Hall
Grammy Award-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness performs. Acclaimed producer Gary Hines speaks with Lissa Jones, host of KMOJ’s “Urban Agenda” and Black Market Reads podcast. This event is sold out.
Performance
6pm Meets in Target Atrium, 3rd Floor
Sounds of Blackness will perform as they process through the museum’s galleries.
Artist Trading Cards
6 – 8:30pm Studio 113
Reflect on your identity, remembering those who came before us and how they shaped who we are. Then, join artist Emma Eubanks to create a miniature portrait that you can keep or give away.
Photobooth Installation
6 – 8:30pm Community Commons
Take a photo in a living room scene inspired by artist in Mia’s collection Mickalene Thomas.
Community Meal
6:45pm Studio 111
Join us for a community meal featuring food provided by Chelles’ Kitchen, LLC.
Dance Party
7 – 8:30pm General Mills Lobby
Calling all ages to the dance floor! Sounds provided by DJ Blasé.
Learn more about Black History Month at Mia.
Major Sponsor: 
Third Thursday: Constellations