Kohl's Art Generation Lab: Haitian Art

This February, families are invited to visit the new Kohl’s Art Generation Lab: Haitian Art. This exhibition highlights one of the most notable collections of Haitian art since the massive earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, and immerses visitors in the art and culture of Haiti, both past and present.

To honor this collection, there will be special performances in the Lab every Saturday in February at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.:

February 6: Be a part of a story with community-based artist Carmen Quinlivan

February 13: Listen to traditional and contemporary music that celebrates African roots and the spirit of Haiti with Jahmes Findlayson & Dumah Saafir

February 20: Enjoy music and dance rooted in African and Caribbean culture with Ko-thi Dance Company

February 27: Explore Rara festival music with Emily Lanxner, Kantara Souffrant, and faculty and students from Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

Afterwards, families can drop by the Kohl’s Art Generation Studio to create Haitian-inspired artwork where they will investigate the importance of symbols and use paint to explore the power of pattern and color. Families can also check out the brand new Kohl’s Art Generation Gallery: Rubbish! to explore how artists use discarded materials to make art. Both the Gallery and Lab are open during Museum hours.