Remnants of the Past: Art and Family Stories with OPL and MaMo Gallery

MaMO Gallery, pronounced "May-MOH," is not your typical art venue. Housed in a converted semi-trailer, this mobile gallery embarks on a transformative journey across the region from March to November each year. Partnering with various communities and organizations, MaMO Gallery offers a unique platform for interdisciplinary programming, artist residencies, and immersive installations.
OPL recently collaborated with MaMO Gallery after successfully securing a proposal to host the mobile gallery. The partnership was complemented by artist Amelia Broussard, whose program series "Remnants of the Past" became a centerpiece of their joint initiative.
Throughout the month of August, OPL hosted a series of engaging workshops and drop-in sessions. These sessions encouraged participants to delve into their family histories, utilizing heirlooms such as family recipes, cherished letters, and old photographs. Under Amelia Broussard's guidance, attendees created stunning collages, heartfelt zines, personalized postcards, and printed artwork that incorporated these historical remnants into new and meaningful pieces of art.
“This collaboration between MaMO Gallery, OPL, and artist Amelia Broussard demonstrates the power of art to connect communities, preserve personal histories, and foster creativity in unexpected places,” says Amy Mather, Partnerships Manager for OPL.
The culmination of these creative endeavors were showcased in an exhibition titled "Remnants of the Past." Scheduled to open on Sept. 6, the exhibition debuted alongside Benson First Friday art openings, a celebrated event in the local arts community. Participants from the workshops had the opportunity to proudly display their creations within the MaMO Gallery itself, alongside Amelia Broussard's final exhibition hosted within the trailer.
This Partnerships Highlight was published in the Fall 2024 issue of Connect (Volume 31, Issue 3). To read the entire issue, click here: omahalibrary.o...
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