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    Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine Presents Native American Art Exhibit

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine invites the public to view Mni Sota: Reflections of Time and Place, a traveling exhibit that explores the cultural continuity of old and new practices in Native American art.

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WHAT: Mni Sota: Reflections of Time and Place is a traveling exhibit sponsored by the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Minnesota Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment and the Fuad Mansour Fund of the Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine. It showcases the innovative nature of Native American artists from Minnesota who embrace contemporary art forms while supporting traditional practices.

WHERE: Hage Atrium, subway level, Siebens Medical Education Building, 100 Second Ave. SW.

WHEN: Exhibit: Mni Sota: Reflections of Time and Place will be on display during business hours from Jan. 6 through Jan. 31, 2012.

Opening Reception: Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Hage Atrium; please RSVP to humanitiesrochester@mayo.edu by Jan. 7.

The Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine Fuad Mansour Program celebrates the life of Fuad Mansour, a Mayo employee who made major contributions to both Mayo Clinic and the Rochester community. Mansour died Jan. 26, 1997. The purpose of the program is to promote peace, cultural diversity, youth-related education and mentorship activities.

Media Contact: Rebecca Eisenman, 507-284-5005 (days), newsbureau@mayo.edu

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