Season 6 continues Wednesday, February 20th with The Black Museum, a film about the the design and construction of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC., designed by British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye. Director Oliver Hardt takes us through the remarkable physical spaces, the palpable engagement of museum visitors, and gives us insight into the challenges faced during the design process. The success of the project serves as a reminder that design and advanced storytelling can challenge the dominant political discourse and enable a diverse conversation.

We also welcome guest speaker Lydia Clemmons, Executive Director, Clemmons Family Farm. Lydia is the eldest daughter of Dr. Jackson & Mrs. Lydia Clemmons, who have owned the 148-acre Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte since 1962. Lydia will talk about the farm's partnership with Zena Howard, FAIA, one of the lead architects of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Zena is a Principal, Shareholder, and Managing Director of the North Carolina practice of the global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will. Zena has graciously offered her expertise to help with preservation and creative place-making work for the farm's early 19thcentury Big Barn as a unique space for future African-American and African diaspora visual arts, performing arts, and educational programs. The Clemmons Family Farm is one of just 0.4% of all farms in the United States that are African American-owned.

Doors open at 6pm, guest presentation & film begin at 6:30pm. Preview and additional information can be found at our website: adfilmseries.org. Please contact us anytime with questions, comments, or suggestions.

Thank you,
Lynda, Karen + Andrew

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