Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See

Exhibition

Exhibition Overview

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
February 9, 2024–May 19, 2024
Galleries 315, 316, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

A traveling exhibition that tells the story of Emmett Till and his mother, whose brave actions fueled the Civil Rights Movement.

Events

February 8, 2024
Social
Opening Reception: Spring Exhibitions Member Preview
5:30–7:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center, 315 Long Ellis Gallery, 316 Simons Gallery, 317 Perkins Central Court, 401 Loo Gallery, 405 Michaelis Gallery, 406 Stewart Gallery, 407 Kress Gallery, 409 Lee Study Center
February 14, 2024
Talk
One History, Two Versions
11:00AM–12:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 317 Perkins Central Court
February 24, 2024
Activity
Kindness Rocks
1:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 317 Perkins Central Court
March 6, 2024
Workshop
Protest Art with B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence
2:00–4:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art
March 23, 2024
Performance
Goldenberg Duo
2:00–3:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 317 Perkins Central Court
March 26, 2024
Tour
KU Faculty Interdisciplinary Teaching Seminar
1:00–2:00PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 315 Long Ellis Gallery, 316 Simons Gallery, 317 Perkins Central Court, 321 Emprise Lobby, 401 Loo Gallery, 405 Michaelis Gallery, 406 Stewart Gallery, 407 Kress Gallery
April 10, 2024
Performance
Opening Up
4:00–5:30PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 317 Perkins Central Court, Reece Memorial Plaza
April 24, 2024
Talk
An Evening with Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr.
6:00–8:30PM
Spencer Museum of Art
April 25, 2024
Talk
The Inspiring Story of a Vandalized Sign
10:15–11:00AM
Spencer Museum of Art, 318 Brosseau Learning Center
May 1, 2024
Talk
Artivism and Afrofuturism
11:00AM–12:30PM
Spencer Museum of Art