“Cyrus’s vexing contemporary artifacts commemorate and question iconic figures and the understanding of historical events.” 

Artist Jamal Cyrus, in his research-driven approach to artmaking, explores ignored, forgotten, and fragmented accounts of Black American culture. As a multidisciplinary artist, Cyrus explores gaps in Black American history, striving to better understand cultural and national heritage in the context of Black political movements, social justice issues, and the influence of the African diaspora 

Inspired by Jamal Cyrus: The End of My Beginning, this workshop will explore the ideas of the vastly different narratives attached to events present and historical. Anyone living in this current time bears witness to the elimination of certain stories from the media.  

Through COVID-19 conscious hands-on studio instruction, art making, and close looking conversations in the galleries, participating teachers will respond to the challenge of empowering students with information.    

This free, full day CEU workshop worth 0.6 CEUs is open to the first 25 K-12 public, private, or homeschool current educators to register. Refreshments, lunch, and CEU’s are provided. Registration is underway and is filling up fast!  

If you want more information or have any questions, contact Merry Barnes at mbarnes@msmuseumart.org or 601.965.9909. 

This will be an in-person, socially distanced event. Masks are required.