NEWSLETTER
June 17–19, 2022: Free admission for kids 12 and under
Astoria, New York — Museum of the Moving Image will Celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, with a weekend of game design, animation, and an open mic for all ages, June 17–19. Inspired by the tradition of Juneteenth pageants, families are encouraged to come dressed in their most festive outfits for a chance to be crowned Mx. Juneteenth on Sunday, June 19 at 5:00 p.m. at the Moving Image Open Mic, where anyone can share a poem, song, or dance that connects with the themes of Juneteenth (RSVP to perform in advance). To be considered for the Mx. Juneteenth crown, visitors are invited to post a video or GIF of themselves at MoMI on TikTok or Instagram with the hashtag #JuneteenthAtMoMI. All weekend long, admission is free for kids 12 and under (accompanied by an adult).
The Princess and the Frog, a modern animated retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale featuring Disney’s first Black American princess, will screen on Friday, June 17, at 2:15 p.m. and Sunday, June 19, at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Tickets (free for ages 12 and under) include general Museum admission and access to all Juneteenth events.
Before or after the screening, families are encouraged to drop in to the Moving Image Studio and green-screen themselves into a fantasy world inspired by The Princess and the Frog, learn how to design a game that takes the player on a magical adventure into a Black utopian future, or create a collage animation that reimagines Black history. Hours are Friday, 2:00–5:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday, 1:00–5:00 p.m. Families can also participate in a scavenger hunt that connects civil rights to the history of the moving image in the core exhibition, Behind the Screen.
SCHEDULE FOR JUNETEENTH AT MoMI, JUNE 17–19, 2022
Program information is posted online at movingimage.us/event/juneteenth2022/
Moving Image Studio: Juneteenth Special Edition
Friday, June 17, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, June 18 & 19, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
In the third-floor Media Lab.
The Princess and the Frog
Friday, June 17, 2:15 p.m. Redstone Theater
Sunday, June 19, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Bartos Screening Room
Dirs. Ron Clements, John Musker. 2009, 97 mins. DCP. With the voices of Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Event link
Moving Image Open Mic Celebrating Juneteenth
Sunday, June 19, 5:00–6:00 p.m. in the Fox Amphitheater
RSVP to participate
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Left image: The Princess and the Frog (2009) / courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. Right image: A young visitor prepares to appear on screen / Photo: Christos Katsiaouni for MoMI.
Press contacts:
Tomoko Kawamoto, MoMI, tkawamoto@movingimage.us or 718 777 6830
Sunshine Sachs for MoMI, momi@sunshinesachs.com
PRESS IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE HERE (PW: MoMIpress)
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About Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is the only institution in the United States that deals comprehensively with the art, technology, enjoyment, and social impact of film, television, and digital media. In its acclaimed facility in Astoria, New York, the Museum presents exhibitions; screenings; discussion programs featuring actors, directors, and creative leaders; and education programs. It houses the nation’s largest collection of moving image artifacts and screens over 500 films annually. Its exhibitions—including the core exhibition Behind the Screen and The Jim Henson Exhibition—are noted for their integration of material objects, interactive experiences, and audiovisual presentations.
MUSEUM INFORMATION
Hours: Thursday, 2:00–6:00 p.m. Friday, 2:00–8:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Museum Admission: $15 adults; $11 senior citizens (ages 65+) and students (ages 18+) with ID; $9 youth (ages 3–17). Children under 3 and Museum members are admitted free. Free gallery hours every Thursday, 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Address: 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street), Astoria (Queens), NY, 11106
Subway: M (weekdays only) or R to Steinway Street. W (weekdays only) or N to 36 Ave.
Program Information: Telephone: 718 777 6888; Website: movingimage.us
Membership: https://movingimage.us/join-and-support/become-a-member/ or 718 777 6877
Film Screenings: Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and as scheduled. Unless noted, tickets are $15 adults / $11 students and seniors / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free or discounted for Museum members. Advance online purchase is recommended.
Please note safety protocols for visiting the Museum.
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Museum of the Moving Image is housed in a building owned by the City of New York and has received significant support from the following public agencies: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; New York City Council; New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; Institute of Museum and Library Services; National Endowment for the Humanities; National Endowment for the Arts; and Natural Heritage Trust (administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation). For more information, please visit movingimage.us