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Heritage Caretakers of Moravia Exhibit Opening

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

A collaborative folk motif (malované lidové motivy) will be unveiled by our special guest, Marie Švirgová, from Lanžhot, Moravia. Marie is a legendary Moravian folk artist, who has collaborated with Czech-American artist Sonya Darrow for a special folk motif dedicated to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. The only other place in the...

Heritage Caretakers of Moravia Exhibit Opening

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

A collaborative folk motif (malované lidové motivy) will be unveiled by our special guest, Marie Švirgová, from Lanžhot, Moravia. Marie is a legendary Moravian folk artist, who has collaborated with Czech-American artist Sonya Darrow for a special folk motif dedicated to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. The only other place in the...

Heritage Caretakers of Moravia Guided Tour

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Czech-American artist Sonya Darrow for a guided tour of the exhibition Heritage Caretakers of Moravia. This exhibition will tell the story of the incredible women, who wear and use folk art practices in their daily life. The exhibition will bring together different narratives to reweave the fabric of social life between generations and place...

Heritage Caretakers of Moravia Guided Tour

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Czech-American artist Sonya Darrow for a guided tour of the exhibition Heritage Caretakers of Moravia. This exhibition will tell the story of the incredible women, who wear and use folk art practices in their daily life. The exhibition will bring together different narratives to reweave the fabric of social life between generations and place...

Music @ the Museum: Fareed Haque/Tony Monaco Trio featuring Paul Wertico

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Fareed Haque- Guitar Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. He has spent much of his career defying expectations of what a jazz guitarist is supposed to do and sound...

Music @ the Museum: Fareed Haque/Tony Monaco Trio featuring Paul Wertico

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Fareed Haque- Guitar Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. He has spent much of his career defying expectations of what a jazz guitarist is supposed to do and sound...

*Postponed* Artists as Activists Opening

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

*Postponed, new date TBD* The NCSML is partnering with some of the District’s best chefs to bring you a collision of art and taste to celebrate the opening of Artists as Activists . We have asked the owner and executive chef of Rodina, Samuel Charles, and owner of Rawlicious, Jessica LaFayette, to choose works of...

*Postponed* Artists as Activists Opening

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

*Postponed, new date TBD* The NCSML is partnering with some of the District’s best chefs to bring you a collision of art and taste to celebrate the opening of Artists as Activists . We have asked the owner and executive chef of Rodina, Samuel Charles, and owner of Rawlicious, Jessica LaFayette, to choose works of...

*Postponed* Egg Decorating with Master Folk Artist Marj Nejdl

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

*Postponed, new date TBD* You don’t want to miss your chance to learn how to do this unique art form with our very own Master Folk Artist, Marj Nejdl. Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. For ages...