The Haitian Heritage Museum is making a big splash with their ARTrageous Summer Soiree Membership Drive

Miami – On August 10th art aficionados, culture enthusiasts, and Second Saturdays Art Walk lovers will gather at the Haitian Heritage Museum (HHM) for “ARTrageous Summer Soiree: Chimen Libete.”

The event showcases the museum’s latest installation “Chimen Libete”, “The Road to Freedom” which is a collaboration with the Museum of Haitian National Pantheon (MUPANAH), in Haiti.

The exhibition, Chimen Libete features an in-depth historical recount of the road to freedom from slavery in Haiti. This exclusive exhibition is one not to be missed. The Haitian Heritage Museum worked closely with the Museum of Haitian National Pantheon in Haiti (MUPANAH) to translate, transport and install this historical exhibition state side for all to experience.

The evening will bring awareness to the Haitian Heritage Museum’s iconic recognition as the world’s first Haitian museum outside of Haiti. In addition to its exhibitions, the museum also facilitates cultural programming throughout the South Florida community through its signature program, Ayiti Expose.

This program together with the Museum Magnet program also provides cultural outreach workshops that use object-based learning in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Museum Magnet partner schools; North Miami Senior High, North Miami Middle, and W.J. Bryan Elementary.

The Artrageous Summer Soiree is open to all attendees for $10 admission or $20 which includes 1-year membership to the Haitian Heritage Museum.

In addition to the historical exhibition of Chimen Libete and music, guests will be treated to complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres.

Attendees may RSVP at http://artrageoussummer2013.eventbrite.com/