Gordon Parks Museum

The Gordon Parks Museum, located within the Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College, is dedicated to the life and works of renowned artist Gordon Parks, who grew up in Fort Scott, Kansas. The museum features the Gordon Parks Collection, which includes over 50 autographed photographs and 14 samples of his poetry, making it the largest collection of signed works by Parks outside the Library of Congress.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum hosts the annual Gordon Parks Celebration of Culture and Diversity, showcasing screenings of Parks' films, presentations, and music. Visitors can also explore a recreation of Parks' New York City apartment from the late 1920s and view notable displays, including his iconic black-and-white photographs from World War II and the western United States.

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