City of Rochester, Take It Down Planning Committee, and Rochester Museum & Science Center will announce plan to replace Dentzel Carousel panel and call for artists
WHAT:
In 2016, a panel featuring racist artwork was removed from the Dentzel Carousel at Ontario Beach Park in Rochester, N.Y. To fulfill their commitment to the community, the City of Rochester, Take It Down Planning Committee, and Rochester Museum & Science Center have put a plan in place to mount a replacement panel on the carousel, and are seeking the participation of local artists.
WHO:
Mayor Lovely Warren, City of Rochester
President Loretta C. Scott, City Council
CEO Kate Bennett, Rochester Museum & Science Center
Minister Clifford Florence, Take It Down Planning Committee
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 17, 2018; 2pm
WHERE:
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14607
Take It Down! Organizing Against Racism exhibit, second floor
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