The James E. Lewis Museum of Art Celebrating Our Common Heritage in the African Diaspora

 The James E. Lewis Museum of Art

Invites you to be our guest at the exhibition and programming

Celebrating Our Common Heritage in the African Diaspora:

Featuring the Art of Januwa Moja and Uzikee Nelson

Schedule of Events

Sunday, Feb 8, 2015- Opening Reception and Artist Talk
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday, Feb 19 - Uzikee Nelson

“Escaping Through the Underground Railroad: The Legacy of Frank Wanzer”

The artist will narrate the escape from slavery of his great great-grandfather

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    (Brown Bag)

Saturday, Feb 28 - Afro Cuban Film Festival
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM – Suggested donation $5

Moderator:  Dr. KoKo Zauditu-Salassie

Film Titles:

AFRO-CUBA: Yesterday and Today, 2008

When The Spirit Dance Mambo, 2002

With or Without Fidel: Will the Revolution Survive With or Without Castro

Thursday, March 12 - Women’s Convocation Panel

"Women in the Diaspora”: A Cultural Perspective 
Moderator: Marta Pola

Panelist: Januwa Moja, Dr. Leslie King-Hammond, Gloria Rolando*

Navasha Daya, and Caridad Nussa-Morales

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Turpin Lamb Theatre – Murphy Fine Arts Center

*pre-recorded

 Saturday, April 11 - Family Fun Day Festival

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(Families and individuals view the exhibit and participate in activities:

The art of adornment, mask making, children's theatre, and more...)

The James E. Lewis of Art at Morgan State University

Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center

2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21251

For more information call 443-885-3030/3440

Museum Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 to 4:00

Saturday and Sunday 11:00 to 4:00

Closed Monday