Join Create Birmingham and 1504 on Saturday, October 12th, for Titusville Is Here, a free community celebration taking place at the Marc Steel Building. That day will feature free food provided by Travis Chicago Style, vendors, voter registration, and family activities provided by Ikidd Readers, Fairy Godd Shoppers, and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Those attending will also have the opportunity to view the groundbreaking exhibit, Joe Minter Is Here.

About the exhibit

“Joe Minter Is Here” is a community-based art installation of never-before-exhibited work by the visionary artist and ambassador for peace, Joe Minter (b. 1943).

For decades, people have traveled from around the world to visit his sacred art environment, “African Village in America,” where he has used discarded materials to chronicle the Black experience. Today, his work can be found in the most prestigious collections in the country, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art to the National Gallery, but this will be his first solo show in his hometown amidst a milestone year in which he was named an inaugural recipient of the national Ruth Award.

Located inside a historic warehouse in his Titusville neighborhood, this immersive exhibit will be a landmark moment to celebrate Joe Minter, introduce his story to new generations, and highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

To learn more about Joe Minter, visit here.

Exhibition Times:

October 3 - 20

Thursdays – Saturdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sundays: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Additional Programs:

Thursday, October 17 (2:00 - 4:00 pm): Self-Guided Tours of Joe Minter's African Village in America, with Dr. Katherine Jentleson (High Museum of Art); 931 Nassau Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

Friday, October 18 (6:00 - 7:00 pm): Cultural Heritage Panel featuring conservators and curators from the Birmingham Museum of Art, High Museum of Art, Tuskegee University, and the Kohler Arts Center

Friday, October 4, 11, and 18: Guided field trips and group tours for youth and adults, featuring art activities led by The Birmingham Museum of Art
[Contact Viola@createbirmingham.org for scheduling]

Acknowledgements:

Produced by 1504 and presented by Create Birmingham, in partnership with Navigate Affordable Housing Partners. Made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Alabama Humanities Alliance, SouthArts, Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Regions Foundation, Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation, Carole E. Clarke (Birmingham City District 8 Councilor), The Kelly Hotel, and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Cover photo by Andi Rice.