Focus on the Arts is a program of the Museum that spotlights the cultural contributions of the African American community

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Collaborating partners include Kerrytown Concert House, Washtenaw Community College. Programs have featured local visual artists, writers, poets, musicians, vocal talent and performers including Athena Johnson and Ron Brooks.

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In October 2021 the focus was on six African American artists with Washtenaw County roots: Painters: Earl Jaclson, Wanetta Jones, Dr. James P. Lee, Quilt artist: Karen L. Simpson and Moasaics by Gregory Sipp and Wasentha Young.

 

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