The African Presence in México

February 11 - September 3, 2006

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FOR EDUCATORS

Educator Open House

Friday, February 17    

5 – 8 pm

Educator Workshop:  The African Presence in Mexico

Saturday, March 11    

11 am – 3 pm

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum

The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum (MFACM) is showcasing The African Presence in México, the most comprehensive project ever organized about African contributions to Mexican culture featuring three exhibitions: The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present, Roots, Resistance and Recognition, and Common Goals, Common Struggles, and Common Ground.  The project also features numerous public and educational programs throughout the seven months that the exhibitions will be presented.  The project examines the missing chapter in Mexican history that highlights the African contributions to Mexican culture over the past nearly 500 years.  These groundbreaking exhibitions also attempt to stimulate a better understanding of Mexican culture among Mexicans and non-Mexicans alike. The exhibitions will run from February 11 – September 3, 2006 and subsequently tour to at least four other museums in the U.S. and Mexico.

FOR EDUCATORS

Educator Open House

Friday, February 17    

5 – 8 pm

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum

FREE

Join us for this special educator’s evening to preview The African Presence in Mexico exhibition, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about all our educational programs and resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to reserve your very own exhibition curriculum unit, which will be available in March.  For reservations, please call 312.738.1503, Ext. 150

Educator Workshop:  The African Presence in Mexico

Saturday, March 11    

11 am – 3 pm

Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum

$30 General / $20 (MFACM) Members

Learn about the rich history and the contributions of African culture in Mexico.  Earn CPDU’s while learning new interdisciplinary ways to introduce your students to the exhibition’s themes and works of art.  Teachers will receive a comprehensive curriculum guide (recommended grades 6-12) with a set of lesson plans aligned to the Illinois learning standards and CD ROMS filled with visual and audio aides.  Space is limited.  For reservations, please call 312.738.1503, Ext. 150.