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  Exhibits/Tues-Sat/10am-5pm

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EXHIBITIONS

  • The Benin Exhibit Happening Now

    Untold Stories Live Here

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  • The Benin Empire

    Learn the Story

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  • Protest to Progress

    Curated based on Louisville Unnrest.

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  • Deeply Rooted Studios

    Media Production for Storytelling

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  • Benin Africa

    Follow The Journey

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  • Royal Artifacts

    History in  True display

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  • The Fifth Little Girl - Coming Soon

    Sarha Collins- Rudolph, Herstory--

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   ROOTS 101 EVENT CENTER

FEATURED ROOTS 101 EVENT

 December 20th & 21st of 2021

SANKOFA TOURS:

YOUTH EDITION!

  Monday - Tuesday !

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Roots 101 African American Museum,Louisville, KY, 40202

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To promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievement, contribution, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and activities to illustrate African-American history, culture and art.


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ARTIST'S  PORTAL

Sandra Charles An oil painter who believes you should never give up on your dreams.  Her work focuses on the culture, history and social issues that affect African American women.  Sandra has painted all her life but began her career as a batik fiber artist.  She returned to school in 2011 and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree in painting from the University of Louisville.  After graduation she realized painting is her passion and retired to concentrate on her art. 

Ed Hamilton Active in the Louisville community, Ed has taught workshops, held lectures at public schools, colleges and conferences. He opens his studio for tours and is often called upon to judge art
exhibits and has created opportunities for other artists to work and hone their crafts and skills in his studio space

Christa Harris empowers advocacy and change using visual art as an expressive tool. She has curated and exhibited in various shows and festivals in her hometown, Louisville, KY, and has recently collaborated with colleagues  to illustrate/publish two children’s books. 




OPENING HOURS

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Appointment Only
Tue - Sat
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Sunday
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