“1000 Footsteps Tell the Story” is an exhibition and lecture series that aims to start a conversation about refugees in Kansas City. See full schedule of events below.
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“1000 Footsteps Tell The Story” is an exhibition to show the journey story of refugees focusing on those who now call the greater metro area home. This story reflects the struggles and the joys of these individuals. The show will include storytelling quilts and paintings created by refugees, photography and drawings that help give voice to their story. The collaboration of the Carter Art Center, local artists and advocacy groups for refugees make this show possible since many refugees need protection against violence against themselves or family members still living in war torn areas.
As of 2016 there were 65.6 million displaced persons in the world, 22.5 million were refugees half of that number are children. From UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
Feb 2 | 5-8 pm | Opening Reception
Feb 5 | 6-7 pm | Once We Were Refugees: Quilting
Feb 7 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Meredith Walrafen: New Roots for Refugees
Feb 12 | 6-7 pm | Artist Talk with Abdul Bakar: 1000 Footsteps Tell the Story
Feb 15 | 6-7 pm | Once We Were Refugees: Quilting
Feb 19 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Letitia Harmon: United Nations Association of Kansas City
Feb 21 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Jennifer Lapka: Rightfully Sewn
Feb 22 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Maria Vasquez Boyd & Miguel Morales: Migrant Farm Workers
Feb 26 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Dr. Sofia Khan: KC for Refugees
Mar 2 | 5-8 pm | Talk with Artist Sandra Van Tuyl and Photographer Julie Denesha
Mar 7 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Dr. Riaz Rabbani: Peace Clinic at Della Lamb Community
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2018/02/02 - 2018/03/08
Additional time info:
Feb 2 | 5-8 pm | Opening Reception
Feb 5 | 6-7 pm | Once We Were Refugees: Quilting
Feb 7 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Meredith Walrafen: New Roots for Refugees
Feb 12 | 6-7 pm | Artist Talk with Abdul Bakar: 1000 Footsteps Tell the Story
Feb 15 | 6-7 pm | Once We Were Refugees: Quilting
Feb 19 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Letitia Harmon: United Nations Association of Kansas City
Feb 21 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Jennifer Lapka: Rightfully Sewn
Feb 22 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Maria Vasquez Boyd & Miguel Morales: Migrant Farm Workers
Feb 26 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Dr. Sofia Khan: KC for Refugess
Mar 2 | 5-8 pm | Talk with Artist Sandra Van Tuyl and Photographer Julie Denesha
Mar 7 | 6-7 pm | Talk with Dr. Riaz Rabbani: Peace Clinic at Della Lamb Community
MCC Penn-Valley Carter Arts Center
3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111