Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships | May 24 to August 24, 2025

Art Activity: Sculpture

In this tour, students will experience artist Ekow Nimako’s Afrofuturistic sculptural reimagining of ancient African kingdoms. Using LEGO® bricks as his medium, Nimako explores the mysterious 14th century sea voyage of the predecessor of Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire. Combining architecture, historical accounts, and fantastical possibilities, Nimako transcends the geometric form of LEGO® to recreate the epic voyage.

After viewing this exhibition, students will be able to experience for themselves how 3D shapes can be used to create their own fantastical creation.

 



In-Person School Tours:

Cost: $6 per student
Tour time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Capacity: Up to 30 students

 

Virtual School Tours:

Cost per tour: $65.00 flat rate
Tour time: 45 minutes
Capacity: Up to 40 participants


PLEASE NOTE:

All school tours are booked online. Once your online form has been submitted you will receive an email confirmation within 5 business days. Tours are not booked until a date and time slot have been confirmed via email by Kelowna Art Gallery staff. All requests will be handled on a first come, first serve basis.

We require 48 hours notice should you need to cancel your tour. A fee of $45 will be required for any cancellations after this time.

Payment: We will require the exact number of students on the day of the field trip and will email an invoice to your school within two weeks following the field trip.

Exhibition dates may be subject to change. If this occurs, you will be contacted ahead of time and provided with alternate tour options.


For additional information please contact:
Sumi Ali
Education Coordinator
Phone: 250-762-2226 ext. 307
Email: sumi@kelownaartgallery.com


Want to book a full day field trip?
Other school tour programs are available nearby through the Rotary Centre for the Arts and Kelowna Museums. Please refer to the contact information below for additional details.

Rotary Centre for the Arts
Angela Roy
Phone: 250-717-5304
Email: programs@rotarycentreforthearts.com
Website: https://rotarycentreforthearts.com/learn/arts-discovery-program/

Kelowna Museums
Phone: 250-868-4836
Email: education@kelownamuseums.ca
Website: https://www.kelownamuseums.ca/education/

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