The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County is pleased to house a permanent exhibit to commemorate the role of our region in the operations of the Underground Railroad. Although several area locations were used by enslaved people seeking freedom, there is no place in the Bellefonte Borough where a visitor might learn about that tragic time in our history. The exhibit contains information about the operations of the Underground Railroad, art work depicting the courage and suffering of the enslaved African Americans and stories about the local citizens who helped and supported them.

Art teachers from The Makery will provide materials and information for this interactive activity. The idea is to create colorful, hopeful "Wishing Wands" using natural and upcycled materials. After completing their wand, guests will be invited to add their wands to an exhibition of Wishing Wheels that will be displayed on the wall of the gallery.

Together guests will build community and connection by creating a collaborative miniature upcycled village. Guests will be given the opportunity to explore everyday treasures and materials and experience the joy and the process of making objects or people to add to the village. Then they will add their creations to the miniature Upcycled Village.

Artist Lisa Cousins will fill the 24/7 window with a colorful installation that follows nature's design and promises to make you smile. Old furniture comes to life enwrapped in a blanket of moss sprouting with playful surprises, and objects of art will be blooming under the light of a joyful upcycled floral chandelier.

In March of 2021, BAM announced this event and encouraged […]