Soul Sanctuary exhibit opening
(Little Rock, Arkansas – September 13, 2011) Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, a museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, announces the opening of its newest exhibit, Soul Sanctuary – Images of the African American Worship Experience. Saturday, September 17, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (501 West Ninth Street, Little Rock), this new exhibit will open with FREE admission and a full day of activities.
The opening exhibit will feature an array of artifacts celebrating African-American churches from across Arkansas. Activities include performances from local gospel choirs and guided exhibit tours. The evening will cap with a reception and concert starting at 5:00 p.m. featuring Bethany Devine, BET’s Sunday Best Top 20 Finalist and special guest artist Merlon Devine.
“This is simply a ‘don’t miss’ opportunity,” explained Quantia Fletcher, assistant director of Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. “The images displayed in this exhibit truly capture the essence of the faith experience. We can’t wait to share this experience with the community.”
For more information about Mosaic Templars Cultural Center or about the opening of Soul Sanctuary – Images of the African American Worship Experience, call 501.683.3593 or visit mosaictemplarscenter.com.
About Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, a museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, is dedicated to telling the history of African Americans in Arkansas from 1870 to the present, especially in the areas of politics, business and the arts. Other agencies of the Department of Arkansas Heritage include Arkansas Arts Council, Arkansas Historic Preservation, Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, Delta Cultural Center, Historic Arkansas Museum and Old State House Museum.
