Support Black Creativity, Support Inspiring our Children!
The Museum is working to inspire the next generation of scientists and surgeons, engineers and explorers. Today’s children will be asked to tackle difficult scientific challenges related to energy, medicine and the environment. Aligning itself with MSI’s vision, the Black Creativity program’s mission is to inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering .Our goal is to inspire them and prepare them to accept the scientific challenges ahead.
Support for the Black Creativity program is needed to help develop the educational programs, exhibitions and live science experiences that inspire today’s children to pursue science.
Black Creativity Programming
The Black Creativity program includes educational programming for students and families throughout the year and a temporary exhibition every other year. Black Creativity focuses on a specific science topic and features African-American professionals in the field in hopes of encouraging students to take a closer look at science as a profession.
Family Days
Family Days bring families with children of all ages to experience live, interactive activities and demonstrations all day throughout the Museum. The Museum’s Science Minors, teen volunteers, lead demonstrations and show kids how cool science can be. Held throughout the year, Black Creativity Family Days programs are free to the public.
Juried Art Exhibition
Black Creativity also features one of the country’s preeminent African-American art exhibitions. Prominent artists from around the world submit their work in categories ranging from painting and photography to textiles and sculpture.
Black Creativity Gala
The annual event is a key fundraising opportunity for the Black Creativity program. Guests are invited to get familiar with the year’s Black Creativity program and, most importantly, support future programming with gifts to Black Creativity.
More Information
For more information on the Black Creativity program, please contact Octavia Hooks at (773) 947-3729.
The Black Creativity Gala
The Black Creativity's annual Gala was held on January 28, 2012. Learn more about this special evening in support of the Black Creativity program.
About the Museum
The Museum of Science and Industry opened its doors in 1933 and is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.