The Fort Wayne Museum of Art has long been an organization
appreciated by out-of-towners and locals alike. With a commitment to exhibiting
local, national, and international art the Museum’s curatorial and social reach
has seen steady, inspired growth. FWMoA actively participates in many downtown
events while offering a host of onsite programming such as their quarterly
Seasonal Parties and a magnificent Diá de los Muertos event that celebrates the
rich heritage of Fort Wayne’s Latino community.
For the third consecutive year FWMoA will serve as host for
the annual “The Art of Hair.” The effort of
Green Hair Revolution co-founders
and sisters Sherry E. Early Aden and Clydia Early, “The Art of Hair is a day of
workshops and forums designed to celebrate simplistic, individual, and natural
approaches to cosmetics and personal well being. Green Hair Revolution’s
mission is to provide resources and engagement for women, men and children to
educate and empower themselves with social awareness of style, beauty, and
fashion standards."
“The Art of Hair” offers attendees the opportunity to not
only learn new techniques but to also consider the very standard of beauty
socially propagated throughout mainstream culture. Amanda Martin, FWMoA’s
Deputy Director of Administration and Communications, says the event reinforces
the importance of individual expression. “[The Art of Hair] invites people to
be themselves…celebrating the simplicity of who you are in a more natural state.”
Indeed, “The Art of Hair” offers an opportunity for discussing and critiquing
dominant ideologies of beauty in a social, welcoming, and open setting.
As in previous years “The Art of Hair” will feature
workshops and demonstrations that educate attendees in caring for and styling
hair in more natural fashions. What’s more, the first 100 attendees will
receive a 2015 “Art of Hair” tote filled with products including a specially
designed “Art of Hair” button. The “Your Virgin Hair Boutique” will be on hand
with their ever popular “Wig Wam” while other vendors showcase a variety of techniques
and products. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Polaris who will be giving
out prizes throughout the day. Tickets also give attendees access to FWMoA’s “Dance
Theater of Harlem Exhibit: 40 Years of Firsts,” a perfect opportunity for
visitors to catch this amazing exhibit just before it closes!
“The Art of Hair” will be held on Saturday, March 14th
from 12:00pm – 5:00pm at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Tickets are $15.00 and
may be purchased here. Check out Green Hair Revolution and the FWMoA for
further information on both organizations.
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