MILLCREEK BLACK HISTORY MONTH

This February, Millcreek honors Black History Month with a month-long celebration of art, culture, and community. Throughout the Common, experience programs that illuminate the legacy, creativity, and ongoing contributions of Black Utahns past, present, and future. 

The Time Inbetween: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt & Interactive Art Piece 

Feb 1–28 | 9am–9pm | Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub  

Explore Black history across Millcreek all month long. The Time Inbetween is a Black History Month scavenger hunt that takes you out into the community to learn, explore, and visit local spots with Curly Me!, and add your mark to the community interactive art installation by A.U.M Gallery. Join the fun & learning – pick up a scavenger card at the Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub at Millcreek Common.

Schedule:

Shades of Community: Utah Black Artists Exhibition by A.U.M Gallery 

Feb 21–28 | 11 am–9 pm | The Grandview 

Showcasing Black artists across Utah through visual art, photography, and mixed media. 

Black Student Union Skate Night 

Feb 27 | 7–10 pm | Millcreek Common 

Hosted by the University of Utah BSU, a youth-led evening of skating, music, and joy. Come students one and all! Free admission; skate rentals $5 

Learn more about: University of Utah BSU 

Building Utah's Black History with Heritage Builders: Black History Initiative in Partnership with RISE Academy 

Feb 28 | 10 am | The Grandview 

A daytime program centered on heritage building and community storytelling, presented by Heritage Builders: Black History Initiative in Partnership with RISE Academy. 

Learn more about: RISE Academy 

Register Here: Building Connection Through Expression" | Eventbrite 

Black Butterflies in Kent: 365 Poetry 

Feb 28 | 6 pm | The Grandview 

An evening of live poetry and reflection hosted by 365 Poetry, featuring Utah’s Black poets, food, and cultural celebration. Meet the artist of the Shades of Community: Utah Black Artists Exhibition at the opening mixer. Mixer 6PM - 7PM Program 7PM-9PM

Learn more about: 365 Poetry 

Shades of Community: Utah Black Artists Exhibition Showcase 

Feb 28 | 6 pm | The Grandview 

Come meet Black artists across Utah showcasing visual art, photography, and mixed media.  Visit with