Imagine Puppets Exhibit and Workshop

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Thank you for your interest in the Imagine Puppets workshop. Out of an abundance of caution for the presenter traveling from out of state to lead this workshop in the midst of an international health crisis, we have decided to postpone the workshop for a later date.

Thank you.

Broward County Library presents a free exhibit, “Imagine Puppets: African American Post-Slavery Storytellers,” which runs from March 4th through 30th, accompanied by a free workshop on March 20th, at the African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282.

Theater in the form of puppetry is an often-overlooked aspect of African American culture which dates back to the 5th century BC. The exhibit displays puppets as important artifacts of the African American legacy.
The “Imagine Puppets” exhibit presents examples African American puppetry post-slavery, demonstrating that beyond their aesthetic appeal, puppets are important tools to educate, engage and inspire audiences of all ages. The puppets in the exhibit are vehicles of traditional, heritage storytelling which blend African customs, beliefs and traditions.

In conjunction with the exhibit, from 3:30-5:30PM on Friday, March 20th, the library will offer a free workshop led by artist and puppet maker Anwar Floyd-Pruitt to allow all ages to experience the craft of puppet making as an art form. Please contact the African American Research Library and Cultural Center for further details.

The exhibit and workshop is sponsored by The Miramar Cultural Trust, in collaboration with ArtServe.