Reviving Forgotten Treasures, Reviving Memories
Featuring Jewelry Art Created by Class Participants
MAAHMG
January 7, 2025
This exhibition showcases jewelry created by participants in the course “Reviving Forgotten Treasures, Reviving Memories.” Taught by COMPAS teaching artist Amy Wilderson, the course explored the art of wirework, guiding students to transform their old jewelry into new, one-of-a-kind pieces. Throughout the classes, participants shared personal stories and memories associated with their original jewelry, as well as the new pieces they created.
The 10-week course, held at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG), was free to attend, with materials provided. The exhibition serves as the culmination of the course, where participants will showcase the jewelry they’ve crafted during the workshops.
Amy is a teaching artist with COMPAS who was placed with the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery through COMPAS teaching residency program. This work is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) with funds from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota State Legislature.
