(From the Langston Hughes Cultural Society)
Joplin, Missouri: The Langston Hughes Cultural Society and partners invites the public to a "Meet the Artist" event at the Downtown Black History & Performing Arts Mural on Sunday, September 18th, 2022, from 2pm to 4pm. The mural is located at the intersection of 1st and Main Streets on the North side of Bruce's Point of View Optical.Kansas City-based muralist Alexander Austin will be available to sign autographs and speak with attendees. He will also have locally inspired paintings available for sale to the public.
This fun, educational celebration will feature music, refreshments, and information about the mural. Special guests include acclaimed jazz musician Charles McPherson (a prominent figure in the mural), Marjol Rush-Collet (cousin of Langston Hughes), and local and State dignitaries.
Donations for the mural’s longevity plan may be made to Langston Hughes Cultural Society using one of the following methods (please add a note that the donation is for the “Mural”):
● PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/3946362
● Check made out to Langston Hughes Cultural Society: PO Box 1183, 101 S. Main St.
Joplin, MO 64802
● Langston Hughes Cultural Society Facebook page
The Downtown Black History & Performing Arts Mural is the culmination of several years of planning and the efforts of many local organizations and people including Charles McPherson and family, Connect2Culture, Joplin Arts District, Langston Hughes Cultural Society, The Minnie Hackney Community Service Center of Joplin, Post Art Library, Pro Musica, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Visit Joplin.
The mural wall was generously donated by Bruce Cuthbert, owner of Bruce’s Point of View Optical.
This project is significantly funded by the Charles McPherson: The Journey Home Fundraiser (February 2022).
For questions about this event, please contact mural project coordinator Nanda Nunnelly at
nandanunnelly@gmail.com, 417-499-1525.
The mural is beautiful and inspiring
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