Willis couples her childhood memories and photographs to her scholarly investigation of the history of African Americans in photography. The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City has put together an exhibition of Willis' work that is both personal and all-encompassing. Stories and images are incorporated into quilts and assemblages, including a childhood Christmas, the family bridge game and Father's collection of ties. Willis serves as curator for the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.
Admission is free.