On Saturday we held the Clothing and Accessories Collection Showing, a one-day, free exhibition from the collection of Tom Noakes.
As I wandered around the table looking at the remarkable pieces of clothing worn hundreds of years ago, I was quite impressed. I really wanted to know how Ziibiwing came up with the idea to bring these pieces all the way from Ohio.
William Johnson, curator at the Ziibiwing Center, was more than happy to answer.
“Here at the Ziibiwing Center we have a reputation of excellence. To maintain that, we need to show new things and keep it exciting. That’s why we work with other curators,” said Johnson.
He then said something that really struck a chord with me. To get someone to go any place, whether it be a museum, the movies, whatever, they need to have the time, the money, and the inclination.
There’s not much the Ziibiwing Center can do to free up time, except to make it worth the trip. I took an hour out of my day to take in a culture that literally lives right next to me and I’ve become more knowledgeable for it. Definitely worth the time. Time.
Cash flow seems to be tight these days, which is why going to free exhibits here at the Ziibiwing is a great cash saver! Money.
From what I’ve seen, the Ziibiwing Center works diligently to bring new and interesting exhibits to keep the museum fresh. These exhibits make visiting the Ziibiwing Center over and over a new journey every time. Inclination.
Did you see the exhibit? What were your thoughts about it?
The next collection showing is in May, so keep an eye out.
