Voices & Votes:

Democracy in America

Voices & Votes: Democracy in America is a traveling Smithsonian exhibition that explores the action, reaction, vision, and revision that democracy demands as Americans continue to question how to shape our country. It traces the bold American experiment of a government run by and for the people, and examines the influences that shaped its early days and the changes that have occurred in the 250 years since.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Community Voices:

We are collecting art and objects that exhibit YOUR voice to be part of our companion exhibit.

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Traveling Phonebooth

Make the Call! Share your stories with democracy or listen to the stories others have left as a message.

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Printing Workshop

A Platform for your Voice; Postcards & Protest Signs with KikiBouba Press using traditional printmaking methods.

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Story Slam Workshop

Civic Voice: public speaking and advocacy skills for public comment, council meetings and letters to the editor.

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Opening Reception

Exhibit unveiling, hear from Utah Humanities and add to the exhibit by sharing what’s important to you.

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Arts & Ag Markets

Use your voice! We’ll be collecting your stories and experiences, through poem, craft and games!

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Story Slam

You get a theme, 5-8 minutes to tell your own personal true story, no notes, no props.

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Free Movie Moab

June 19 - Hamilton!

July 17 - National Treasure

Popcorn provided!

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Grand County Fair

Share your Voice! We’ll be collecting your stories and experiences, through poem, craft and games!

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Pioneer Day

We're partnering with Moab Museum's iconic Ice Cream Social. Play games and make crafts to share your voice!

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Audience Guided Lecture

Join Katherine Kitterman for this audience guided guest lecture. Followed by Q & A.

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Closing Reception

See how the community portions of the exhibit have grown & what we’ve learned about our community voice.

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Have a large group? Want a private tour?

Docent Guided Exhibition Tours

See the exhibit lead by docent guides, trained by Utah Museum of Fine Arts staff.

It's an engaging experience where you'll learn more, get asked questions and be able to ask your questions.

Open to all.

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Voices & Votes: Democracy in America - at Moab Arts

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Exhibition Hours and Event Calendar

CLICK HERE for calendar in web view.

A Platform for Your Voice: Postcards & Protest Signs

Join Moab Arts and KikiBouba Press for a workshop making postcards and protest signs using traditional printing presses and techniques. This workshop is 18+

Participants will work in groups to create their own ‘campaign signs’ that will be on display for the MARC’s exhibition titled ‘Community Voices’ to accompany the traveling Smithsonian exhibition ‘Voices & Votes: Democracy in America.”

May 12 from 6 - 8 p. m.

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Story Slam & Civic Voice Workshop

Celia Alario and the Moab Sun News host a workshop on public speaking & using your voice. This workshop is intended to help people prepare for speaking in front of crowds and feel more confident communicating their thoughts and experiences, whether in advocacy, council meetings and more. Workshop is in-person at the Grand County Public Library

June 6 from 1 - 3:30 p. m.

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“Your Voice, Your Vote” stories of a time when you spoke up, took a stand, powerfully exerted your opinion about something that matters to you.

This Story Slam, in partnership with Storied Self Moab and the Grand County Public Library will be held in the Moab Arts Center Stage Room.

June 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Many Thanks to

Voices & Votes: Democracy in America has been made possible in Moab by Utah Humanities. Voices & Votes is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.