Arts in Action - Opening Reception
Name:
Arts in Action - Opening Reception
Date:
May 21, 2022
Time:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

Arts in Action Reception & special Lecture Information
Event Description:
Arts in Action: Opening Reception
May 21 between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. marks the grand opening of the in-person “Arts in Action” exhibit on display at the Ellwood House Museum’s Visitor Center.
“Arts in Action” is a project developed to explore the history of Black and Latino history in DeKalb County through historical research and a collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists and five poets were selected for the initial project.
The exhibit will be on display until July 2 at the Ellwood House Visitor Center, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb.
The exhibit is made possible by the generous support of the DeKalb County Mental Health Board, DeKalb County Community Foundation, Healing Illinois, Illinois Humanities, and Northern Illinois University.
May 21 between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. marks the grand opening of the in-person “Arts in Action” exhibit on display at the Ellwood House Museum’s Visitor Center.
“Arts in Action” is a project developed to explore the history of Black and Latino history in DeKalb County through historical research and a collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists and five poets were selected for the initial project.
The exhibit will be on display until July 2 at the Ellwood House Visitor Center, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb.
The exhibit is made possible by the generous support of the DeKalb County Mental Health Board, DeKalb County Community Foundation, Healing Illinois, Illinois Humanities, and Northern Illinois University.