California State Railroad Museum Foundation and Partners Launch
"Community Mural Engagement," Project Managers, and mural team: Shonna McDaniel's, Alpha Bruton, Markos Egure, Henry "Fisko" Fisk, Judah X. Pimentel. Aisha L. Abdul Rahman, MLIS, Ph.D. Archivist & VR Curator
Carly Starr (she/her) │ Special Projects Manager, California State Railroad Museum Foundation
Kim Whitfield, Chief of Interpretation at The California State Railroad Museum
Sacramento, CA (Wednesday, October 9, 2024)
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum proudly announces our participation in the California State Railroad Museum Foundation and the California State Railroad Museum's Community Engagement project. The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum facilitated two "Community Mural Input Sessions" on Saturday, July 20, at 10 AM and on Friday, July 26, at 5:30 PM, at the Stanford Gallery, 111 I Street in Old Sacramento.
We gathered community input that reflects the oral stories and images of the California Railroad. The project will conclude with an installation featuring 2D and 3D art, land/earth art, and technology-centered art, delivered through community engagement activities. This will be held at the California State Railroad Museum.
The California State Railroad Museum — your museum — is the keeper of stories. Together, we collect them, we preserve them, and we tell them. Share your railroad stories and connections.
https://www.californiarailroad.museum/my-story
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California State Railroad Museum Foundation
The California State Railroad Museum Foundation (CSRMF) is an official cooperating association with California State Parks and a 501(c)(3) organization. It provides funding for the ongoing support of numerous programs at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown. The CSRMF's mission is to generate revenue and awareness for its destinations while supporting the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of our railroad heritage.
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum (SOJO) offers programs and services that educate youth, families, and the community about diversity, inclusion, and history through hands-on art-making, cultural opportunities, and educational experiences. Our mission is to open minds and change lives by exploring and celebrating African American history, experiences, and culture through art, wellness education, and outreach.
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Final Approved Draft for Mural "Past/Present/Future of Innovation & Invention"
Wall construction by Ra West Construction Company
Community Paint Day Old Sacramento
RA West and Markos Egure of Artners
The Team: Shonna, Juda, Fisko, Aisha, and Markos
Fisko with a volunteer
Shonna and Judah are in front of the line work outlines of the mural.
Activities took place in the Hardware Store.
Collaborations with partnering Sacramento History Museums.
Youth from the Rose Foundation, Cross-Sector partner.
Markos giving instructions, Cross-Sector partner ARTNERS
Aisha L. Abdul Rahman, MLIS, Ph.D. Archivist & VR Curator
Director Legacy Design Studio Concept for AR/VR
