"Our Alexandria: African American Dollhouses"

Opening reception for the new exhibition, "Our Alexandria: African American Dollhouses" by Sharon J. Frazier and Linwood M. Smith.
Title:"Our Alexandria: African American Dollhouses"
Date & Time:Thursday, February 9, 2012 • 6-8 p.m.
Location:Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. (Map This)
Event Details:Opening reception for the new exhibition, "Our Alexandria: African American Dollhouses." Take in the memories of the historic Parker-Gray neighborhood with this exhibition of miniature dollhouses by Sharon J. Frazier and Linwood M. Smith. Opening for Black History Month, this local showcase features more than a dozen buildings and rooms in 1:12 scale, including buildings and rooms inspired by real places in Alexandria. First shown in 2008, this expanded exhibition now features the Carver Nursery(later the American Legion Hall), the Robert Robinson Library and Hayden’s Studio of Photography. These pieces, as well as a barbershop and hair dressing salon, a medical building, an attorney’s office, and a florist were all influenced by real buildings and businesses in and around the Parker-Gray community, a historically African-American neighborhood in Alexandria. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Frazier and Mr. Smith. The reception is free and open to all. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP.
Contact Phone No.:703.746.4356
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Arts, James Bland, Museums, Parker Gray, Visual Arts


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/3051
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