SPADY MUSEUM to Open Photo Exhibit of 'The Legacies of Delray Beach Families' on May 15

SPADY MUSEUM to Open Photo Exhibit of 'The Legacies of Delray Beach Families' on May 15
 
April 27, 2013 - PRLog -- SPADY MUSEUM UNVEILS FOUR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIBUTES, AS PART OF ORIGINAL EXHIBIT ON DELRAY BEACH LEGACIES




Exhibition Opens on May 15 & Runs Through August 2013




(Delray Beach, FL -- April 26, 2013)  In the 1920s, Delray Beach welcomed the people that would influence its character, design, development and future. Residents came from all walks of life and from areas around the country. Today, descendants of some of these pioneers continue to call Delray Beach home.



In the original exhibit, ‘The Legacies of Delray Beach Families,” the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum explores the stories of four families – each of whom contributed special talents and gifts to the city. Their patriarchs and matriarchs may no longer be with us, but their descendants remember the stories of how they came to be in Delray Beach and how their professions helped shape the city’s personality. Local artist Michiko Kurisu photographed original images of the families and curated the families’ artifacts for inclusion in the show.



“The Legacies of Delray Beach Families” opens Wednesday, May 15, and closes August 2013. The opening reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17; the public is invited to attend.



“While most may be familiar with the contributions of Delray Beach’s architects, government officials, artists and developers, the public may not be as informed about the African-American farmers, church-builders, police officers, barbers and teachers who were the spine of the community. These are their tales,” said Museum Director Charlene Jones. “It is with great pride and promise that the Spady Museum shares the portraits, memories and achievements of these four families in an effort to educate, inspire and recognize how much “every man” of this city has given to its growth and development. Without each one, there would be no one.”



The Edmonds, the Mitchells, the Spells and the Quinces were selected for this first show, thanks to the relationships formed between Spady Museum Founder Vera Farrington and the family members.



“The families and their stories represent the close-knit nature and oratory that can be found in the city’s intimate neighborhoods,” said Farrington. “In other words, everyone knows a little bit about everyone else. In some cases, as with the Quinces and the Spells, they may even be related.”



Exhibit sponsors and program partners are the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, the City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, Palm Beach County Tourism Development Council, Palm Beach County, and Broward Attractions and Museums Month (BAMM).



As a participant in BAMM, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum welcomes other members of 16 other Broward and South Palm Beach County cultural institutions to enjoy its summer exhibit for free during the month of June. Membership credentials and/or proof of membership must be shown to gain free admission. For a list of the participating cultural institutions of BAMM, please visit www.BAMMinfo.org.



About Spady Cultural Heritage Museum:

The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is the only museum of its kind in Palm Beach County. Located at 170 NW Fifth Avenue in Delray Beach, it is dedicated to showcasing the African-, Haitian- and Caribbean-American cultural contributions to the artistic landscape of Florida and the U.S. The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is a proud sponsor of specific museum activities, including exhibits and lectures. The State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and The Auburn Group are also proud sponsors of selected museum programs. Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday; Saturday by appointment. Closed Sundays. Admission: $5; Members are free. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or visit www.spadymuseum.org.

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Photo Credit:  Michiko Kurisu




1. Reverend Matthew “Bump” Mitchell, retired officer of the Delray Beach Police force



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