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Philadelphia Museum of Art from Museums series, 2006-present, Carrie Mae Weems, Digital c-print. © Carrie Mae Weems. Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone, New York, Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, and Galerie Barbara Thumm, Berlin.

When

Saturday, July 11, 2026

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Where

Main Building,
Learning & Engagement Center

Tickets

Reservation required. Free with museum admission.

Membership

Reservation required. Free with museum admission.

Create a mixed-media collage and original poem with teaching artist Jeannine Kayembe Oro as you explore the concept of who and what is "monumental." You are invited to experiment and play as you create a tribute to the individuals, moments, and/or ideas that have profoundly shaped your life. No prior experience in collage or poetry is necessary; all experience levels are welcome.

This program is in connection with Rising Up: Rocky and The Making of Monuments.

For any accessibility needs, please email [email protected].

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