Greetings All,

Welcome the last black heritage public event for 2011 and not to be missed!  Do look out, however, for publicity in December for up and coming black heritage events in 2012.  

Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora, African Collections Revealed on Saturday 19 November at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), South Kensington is a celebration and launch of the new visitor guide in full colour featuring 12 objects in 12 galleries in the V&A's collection that have relevance to Africa and the Diaspora.  It gives details about the objects and where they can be seen in the Museum, and includes personal responses from leading heritage practitioners and cultural commentators, that not only challenge European representations of Africa and black Africans in the past, but also our own perceptions and views today. 

View the days programme and the Spotlight visitor guide by clicking on the links attached or follow the information below:

EVENT DETAILS:
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1454/

Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora
African Collections Revealed
11.30 - 17.00
Free and drop-in, unless otherwise stated Explore African history, heritage and culture at the V&A. Use our new Africa-themed visitor guide to learn more about the stories, secrets and symbolism behind the Museum's objects. Take part in a wonderful array of exciting hands-on and interactive activities that explore aspects of the African continent through the 12 gallery-objects featured in the guide. 


Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora self-guided tours - a £1 donation per copy is requested 11.30-14.00, Starting Point Grand Entrance Drop-In

Spotlight Object Tours and Talks with Makeda Coaston, Kandace Chimbiri, Avril Horsford and Michael Ohajuru
12.30-13.15 and 14.00-14.45, Meeting Point Grand Entrance Free & drop-In

Design a Virtual Gallery in Four Pictures - ID required for camera loan 13.00-15.15, Digital Studio Free & drop-In

Spotlight Storytelling Sessions with Amanda Wright
13.15-13.45 and 14.30-15.00, South Asia, Room 41 Free & drop-In

"Sing De Chorus" with Calypsonian Alexander D. Great 14.00-15.00, Theatre & Performance, Room 106 Free & Drop-In

The Front Room Workshop with Dr Michael McMillan
13.00 15.00, Seminar Room 3
Explore identities, family histories and cultural traditions with Dr Michael McMillan as he shares narratives about his own migrant background in the context of how the exhibition The West Indian Front Room (Geffrye Museum 2005-06) was made with actual objects. Bring in a small object from your own front room (living room) and share your stories.
Booking essential £5, £3 concessions (maximum of 30 places)

Spotlight Music Live 15.30-17.00, Lecture Theatre Celebrate the launch of the Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora visitor guide with live music from Kweku Mainoo and his band Asajyefo playing Ghanaian Highlife and South African band Igagu who bring together a mixture of dance, a cappella, mbaqanga and jazz.
Booking essential £5, no concessions (please arrive early)

HOW TO BOOK FOR THE PAID ACTIVITIES - Contact the Bookings Team on: 020
7942 2211
To ensure a place on any of the PAID events please call 020 7942 2211 and book these by Friday 18 November at 5pm.  To buy tickets on Saturday
19 Nov just come down to the Museum on the day and purchase them from the V&A reception desk in the Main Entrance and the Sackler Education Centre. 



Kind regards,

Janet Browne
Programme Manager
Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
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