February |
African
American History |
Host an Art Exhibit
featuring works by artists of African, Caribbean and
African American descent. Partner with Dining Services
to offer cuisine representative of the culture. Sponsor
an Arts & Craft Bazaar featuring ethnic products.
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March |
National
Women's History |
Host an Art Exhibit
featuring works by a multicultural slate of women artists.
Develop an artist lecture series where women artists
are invited to participate as featured speakers or panelists.
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April |
Celebrating
The American Multicultural Melting Pot |
Host an Art Exhibit
celebrating the melting pot of America featuring works
by artists of Italian, German, Irish, Swiss, English,
African, Middle Eastern, Asian, Caribbean and Latino
descent. Sponsor a multicultural Children's Art Exhibit,
Online Gallery and Cultural Jeopardy workshop. |
May |
Asian
Pacific American Heritage |
Host an Art Exhibit
featuring works by artists from country in the continent
of Asia (e.g. India, Japan, China, Singapore, etc.)
Sponsor events that raise awareness of eastern traditions
and practices (eg. calligraphy, henna, yoga, tai-chi,
etc.). |
June |
Gay
and Lesbian Pride Month |
Host an Art Exhibit
featuring works by artists who are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual
and transgender. Supplement with a photography exhibit
from Love Makes A Family that profiles same-sex
families. |
| July |
Celebrating
Family |
Host an Art Exhibit featuring works
by artists from generations X, Y and Z. Supplement with
a family photography exhibit that promotes the different
flavors of family (i.e. traditional, single parent,
sandwich generation, club sandwich generation, and families
with pets.). |
September
15 to
October 15 |
National
Hispanic Heritage |
Host an Art Exhibit
featuring works by artists from each of the 21 Spanish
Speaking countries (i.e. Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rica, Chile,
Colombia, Guinea Equatorial, Costa Rica, etc.). Partner
with Dining Services to offer cuisine representative
of the culture. Sponsor an Arte en Espanol hands-on
workshop and offer a lunch and learn series of Conversational
Spanish Language Courses. |
October |
National
Disability Employment Awareness |
Host an Art Exhibit
featuring works by artists with disabilities. Sponsor
a "Silent" Art Workshop and a lunch and learn
series of Sign Language and Braille Courses. |
November |
National
American Indian Heritage |
Host an Art Exhibit
featuring works by American Indian and Alaska Native
descent. Conduct a POW WOW and sponsor an artist lecture
series where artists are invited to discuss the historical
evolution of creating head dresses, totem poles, etc. |
| December |
International
Holidays |
Host an Art Exhibit featuring that
promotes an awareness of International Holidays including
Christmas, Kwaanza, Hanukkah, 3 Kings Day, Boxing Day,
Ramadan. |