Cargill Gallery presents: Laomerica 50 – Democracy and Diaspora

Hennepin County Library announces its next Cargill Gallery exhibit: Laomerica 50 – Democracy and Diaspora. This exhibit, offered in partnership with the Lao Center of Minnesota and SEALIT Center, coincides with Lao American Artist Heritage Month in August. The exhibit examines the complex experiences of Minnesota’s population of Laotian refugees over the past 50 years. Featuring paintings, photographs, textiles, cultural objects, rare books, and more from local and national artists, the exhibit will reflect the memories, traditions, and customs of Lao Minnesotans as well as their dreams and visions for their community both in Minnesota and across the globe.

Visit the exhibit at the Cargill Gallery, located on the second floor of Minneapolis Central Library, from August 6 through September 27, 2024.

Related events

Join us for an opening reception, panel discussion, and film screenings.

• Wednesday, August 7, 6-8 p.m. – Artist Reception at Minneapolis Central Library Doty Board Room
• Saturday, August 10, Noon-3 p.m. – Artists in Focus: A community conversation and reflection with Lao artists Bay Koulabdara, Tou Her, and Bryan Thao Worra at Minneapolis Central Library Pohlad Hall
• Saturday, September 14, 1-3 p.m. – Nakavi Lao Poet Convention at Minneapolis Central Library Pohlad Hall
• Sunday, September 15, 1-4p.m. – Laomerica Film Festival at Minneapolis Central Library Pohlad Hall
  • 1-2 p.m. Lao American Short Films
  • 2-4 p.m. Origin Story: The Documentary
• Friday, September 27, 3-5 p.m. – Closing Reception at Minneapolis Central Library Doty Board Room

These programs are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.