Artist Marie Watt collects different types of materials that each contain stories, histories, and personal narratives. Over the course of the last two years Watt has developed a lexicon with community collaborators, including museum art educators and the Pittsburgh Poetry Collective. Watt’s collection of materials speaks to Western Pennsylvania’s industrial past.

Join a conversation in The Carnegie Museum of Art Theater between Watt and her local collaborators Lori Beth Jones and Jena Schieb.

Immediately following the conversation, join museum art educators outside of the Forum Gallery for sensory activities inspired by the exhibition. These activities bring together art-making and the music of Marvin Gaye, drawing parallels to Watt’s own process of listening to Gaye’s “What’s Going On?” while researching Pittsburgh history. It is designed for all skill levels, and all ages are welcome.

Before, and throughout the opening program, participants are encouraged to view Watt’s work in the Forum Gallery.