Baker University Receives Grant for John Brown Exhibit

Date: April 20, 2006

TOPEKA - The Kansas Humanities Council awarded $2,000 to Baker University in support of the “Jacob Lawrence’s John Brown Series” project.

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Black Jack, Baker University is exhibiting The John Brown Series, a collection of work by African-American artist Jacob Lawrence. These works depict the life and times of John Brown. On June 2, Dr. Crystal Anderson, Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of Kansas, will discuss the legacy of John Brown. On June 17, Professor Walt Bailey, Director of the Holt-Russell Gallery at Baker, will discuss the works of Lawrence. The exhibit opens May 22 and closes June 19.

Brenda Day, Curator/Director of Old Castle Museum serves as the project director. For more information call 785/594-8380 or email Brenda.Day@bakeru.edu.

A non-profit cultural organization with 30 years experience, the Kansas Humanities Council conducts and supports community-based programs, serves as a financial resource through an active grantmaking program, and encourages Kansans to participate in their communities. For more information, contact info@kansashumanities.org or call 785/357-0359.

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