15 May, Friday, 4:30–7:00 p.m.
OPENING EVENT
Ukara: Ritual Cloth of the Ekpe Secret Society
Introductory Remarks, Panel Discussion, and Performance Eli Bentor, Professor of Art History at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, will speak briefly on the history of ukara cloth and moderate a discussion with five members of the Ekpe secret society from Maryland. A performance by the Ekpe members and reception will follow in Lathrop and Kim Galleries, respectively.