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The Gordon Parks Museum Photo Contest

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MERL HUMPHREY PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTS
The 2023 Gordon Parks Museum
Photo Contest


(Open to any non-professional photographer)


THEME:“Family, Home and Roots”
This photo contest is inspired by Gordon Parks and his love for his family and upbringing. This is open to any amateur photographer. Photographers are invited to capture the essence of the theme.


Who can participate?
Amateur (nonprofessional) photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take pictures for the project.


How many photos can I enter? No more than 2.


Are there prizes?
Yes! There will be a first place ($100), second place ($75) and third place ($50) prize and up to five honorable
mentions. Winners will be announced at the Gordon Parks Celebration.

All photos submitted that are accepted, will be on exhibit during the 20th annual Gordon Parks Celebration on Oct. 5 – 7, 2023. All accepted photos will also be posted on the Gordon Parks Website and Facebook page.


How do I submit?
Photographs must be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. All photos must be in JPEG format and limit file size to less than 2 MB. Photographers should submit attached photo in JPEG format, with
the title, their name, address, email, and phone number. If under 14 years old please include parent’s information.


When do I have to submit my entries?
Photos should be received via email by Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the latest.


Anything else I need to know?
The Gordon Parks Museum reserves the right to not accept or display any submitted photo(s) that would be considered to be
obscene, violent or in any other way objectionable or inappropriate and/or that do not hold to the standards of FSCC policy or the
mission of the Gordon Parks Museum.

It is the photographer’s responsibility to make sure they have permission to take and use the photograph subject’s image.

By entering the contest, you retain the rights to your works while granting The Gordon Parks Museum the unrestricted, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, reproduce, communicate modify and display the works (in whole or in part) for any purpose without any fee or other form of compensation, and without further notification or permission.

By participating in this contest, you release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Gordon Parks Museum and its employees, directors, officers, affiliates, agents, judges and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind resulting from your participation in this contest or receipt or use of any prize.


Sponsored by Merl Humphrey Photography
5 N. Main St., Fort Scott, KS
Questions? Email [email protected] Or call 223-2700, ext. 5850

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Gordon Parks Museum receives Evergy Community Investment Grant

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A panel in the Gordon Parks Museum.

 

 

Fort Scott, Kan. April. 17, 2023 – A $5,000 Evergy Community Investment Grant was awarded recently to the Gordon Parks Museum to support the “Back to Fort Scott, Now” project designed to reimagine a series of images taken in 1950 by the celebrated photographer.

 

On assignment for Life magazine in May 1950, Parks shot several photos to illustrate a story on segregated schools in America utilizing his classmates at Plaza School in Fort Scott.

The completed assignment, however, was never published. Although still somewhat of a mystery as to why the spread was never used, most likely, it was bumped first by the outbreak of the Korean conflict, then, a year later, by Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s dismissal as supreme commander of the armed forces by President Harry Truman.

In 2015, the project was rediscovered and made into a book, “Back to Fort Scott, and exhibition, which debuted at the Boston Museum of Art.

Now, according to museum and project director Kirk Sharp, the book and exhibition is the basis for the current project, which features the work of local, student and professional photographers, who will convene in Fort Scott from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 to recreate Park’s images from 73 years ago.

Collaborators include Michael Cheers of San Jose State University, Nick Homburg, Shreepad Joglekar and Katherine Karlin of Kansas State University, and Vivian Zavataro of the Ulrich Museum of Art in Wichita.

The photos are scheduled for display during the 20th annual Gordon Parks Celebration on Oct. 5-7 at Fort Scott Community College. Millers Professional Imaging of Pittsburg is printing the images, which also are to be included in two-volume book set and video documentary.

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Legendary Olympian Gold Medalist Billy Mays April 12 at Gordon Parks Museum

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Gordon Parks Museum…
Meet & Greet Olympian Hero, Billy Mills!
Come meet and greet Legendary Gold Medalist Olympic Athlete, Billy Mills.
Mills, won the 10,000-meter race in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist. At the time, he set a world record of 28 minutes, 24.4 seconds and is still the
only American to ever win a gold medal in the 10k event. His win was an upset that has been called the second greatest moment in Olympic history.
The event will include a screening of his 1964 gold medal run – an Olympic feat no American had accomplished
before or since him.
 Free drinks and dessert will be available for all attendees!
April 12th from 12-1pm
2108 Horton Street
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Black History Month Celebration Event

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Gordon Parks Museum…
Lunch and Learn!
“The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime”
2020 marked two major milestones for baseball: the Negro Leagues celebrated their 100th anniversary and Major League Baseball merged statistics of these African American players with those of the major league. The history of Negro League baseball in America mirrors the racial strife experienced by African Americans in society. It was plagued by discrimination, racism, and inequity, while its athletes were celebrated for their resiliency, professionalism, and athleticism. The Kansas City Monarchs barnstormed across Kansas and the region to play more than 400 games between 1920 and 1957 against local towns. This talk sheds new light on this sports history and the history of baseball in Kansas.
Phil S. Dixon a co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City also formally worked as Assistance Director of Public Relations for the Kansas City Royals. In 2020 Dixon was honored by the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York to select players for the Early Baseball Era ballot. He is the author of nine books about baseball, including biographies about Wilber “Bullet” Rogan and John “Buck” O’Neil. In the course of his research, he has interviewed over 500 former Negro League players and
family members.
“The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime” is part of Humanities Kansas’s Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.
About the event
FREE EVENT
Bring your lunch
Drinks and desserts will be provided
Feb 23, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Fort Scott, 2108 Horton St
For more information about “The Kansas City Monarchs” contact the Gordon Parks Museum at (620) 223-2700 ext. 5850 or visit http://www.gordonparkscenter.org/.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Celebrating Black History Month at the Gordon Parks Museum

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The Gordon Parks Museum

At Fort Scott Community College

Celebrating Black History Month

 

Come in and view the Black History Month Tribute Panel Exhibit. This consist of over 100 different posters, photos and information of some of the great and important Black Innovators and Leaders throughout history. The exhibit also features some inspiring and moving quotes.

Located in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center from

February 1- 24, 2023.

On display each day, will be a Black History Month “Quote of the Day”.

This will have inspiring and moving quotes by different people.

 

The “Quote of the Day” provides a great opportunity for any faculty, staff and coaches to help promote educational activities throughout the month to keep black history and diversity at the forefront along with encouraging your students to keep learning more!

 

This would be a great way to open a creative discussion and to highlight a different person every day or week with your class or team and ask questions about the meaning and relevance of each quote or fact and how it might relate to our lives the lives others and what is happening in the world today.

 

 

 

 

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The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime: Gordon Parks Museum

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Gordon Parks Museum is located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.                              

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Kirk Sharp

Local Project Director, Executive Director

Gordon Parks Museum

620-223-2700 ext. 5850. [email protected]

 

A lunch and learn program:

Lunch & Learn KC Monarchs Febuary 23, 2023

 

Black History Month:

Black History Month Celebration Panel Exhibit Display 2023

 

 

Presentation Explores the History of Baseball in Kansas

 

Fort Scott, KS – Gordon Parks Museum in Fort Scott, Kansas will host “The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime,” a presentation and discussion by Phil Dixon on February 23, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at 2108 S. Horton St. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620- 223-2700 ext. 5850 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

 

This is a free Lunch and Learn event, with desserts provided by Great West Dining. “Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this presentation event to learn more about the Kansas City Monarchs” said Museum Director, Kirk Sharp.

 

2020 marked two major milestones for baseball: the Negro Leagues celebrated their 100th anniversary and Major League Baseball merged statistics of these African American players with those of the major league. The history of Negro League baseball in America mirrors the racial strife experienced by African Americans in society. It was plagued by discrimination, racism, and inequity, while its athletes were celebrated for their resiliency, professionalism, and athleticism. The Kansas City Monarchs barnstormed across Kansas and the region to play more than 400 games between 1920 and 1957 against local towns. This talk sheds new light on this sports history and the history of baseball in Kansas.

 

Phil S. Dixon a co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. He is the author of nine books about baseball, including biographies about Wilber “Bullet” Rogan and John “Buck” O’Neil. In the course of his research, he has interviewed over 500 former Negro League players and family members.

 

“The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime” is part of Humanities Kansas’s Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.

 

For more information about “The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime” in Fort Scott, Kansas, contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700 ext. 5850 or visit gordonparkscenter.org.

 

About Humanities Kansas

Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit leading a movement of ideas to empower the people of Kansas to strengthen their communities and our democracy. Since 1972, our pioneering programming, grants, and partnerships have documented and shared stories to spark conversations and generate insights. Together with our partners and supporters, we inspire all Kansans to draw on history, literature, ethics, and culture to enrich their lives and serve the communities and state we all proudly call home. Visit humanitieskansas.org.

 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Starts Today

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 2023
Join us, as the Gordon Parks Museum and Fort Scott Community College celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Check out the flyers below for a listing of all the activities that will happen this weekend!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Gordon Parks Museum celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Gordon Parks Museum is located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held, with several events planned in Fort Scott.


The events will start on Thursday, January 12th at the Gordon Parks Museum.

The day will begin with a hosting of the Fort Scott Area Chamber Coffee at 8:00a.m. and a film showing at 10:00a.m., “Martin”, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Gordon Parks.

This is a ballet tribute to Dr. King, written and directed by Gordon
Parks.

To view the schedule:

MLK ’23 Celebration Schedule 11_17


On Friday, January 13th, the community is invited to the Ellis Fine Arts Center for a free Lunch and Learn event that will be held at 12:00p.m. featuring a music and speaking presentation by multicultural artist, community organizer, researcher, and educator, Alex Kimball Williams. A reception will follow with birthday
cake. Lunch and dessert will be provided by Great Western Dining.

For more info:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Lunch & Learn, 2023

The day will also include three film
showings at 9:00am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm.


The celebration will wrap up on Monday, January 16th, with a (Lunch and Learn) event and Canned Food
Drive. Canned and non–perishable (non–expired) food items for the Beacon Food Pantry in Fort Scott, Kansas,
will be collected at the museum from 9:00am – till 2:00p.m.

To learn more about the food drive:

Canned & Non Perishable Food Drive 2023

The Lunch and Learn speaker presentation event
“Good Trouble” by John Edgar Tidwell will be held at 12:00pm. Lunch will be provided by Dunk’s BBQ. Drinks
and desserts will be provided by Great Western Dinning.

To learn more about this presentation:

Good Trouble Presentation Press Release

Lunch & Learn Good Trouble January 16, 2023

Films will also be shown throughout the day on
Monday at 9:00a.m., 10:30a.m., and 1:30p.m. All events will take place at both the Gordon Parks Museum and
Ellis Fine Arts center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.


A full list of film showings and events can be found at https://www.gordonparkscenter.org/events. For more
information call the Gordon Parks Museum at 620–223–2700 ext. 5850.
For more information call (620) 223–2700, ext. 5850, or email [email protected].

About Humanities Kansas
Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit spearheading a movement of ideas to empower the people of Kansas to
strengthen their communities and our democracy. Since 1972, our pioneering programming, grants, and partnerships
have documented and shared stories to spark conversations and generate insights. Together with our partners and
supporters, we inspire all Kansans to draw on history, literature, ethics, and culture to enrich their lives and serve the
communities and state we all proudly call home. Visit humanitieskansas.org.