“I Am Ali” Festival Celebrating Legacy of “The Greatest”
To Debut in Muhammad Ali’s Hometown in 2017LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (October 13, 2016) — Louisville will host a 10-day festival in 2017 celebrating the legacy of native son and global humanitarian Muhammad Ali.The “I Am Ali” festival July 5-15th will include local arts and cultural groups, performances and events – along
Black History Month Programming
A new digital exhibit, "Training the Greatest: The Story of Ali and Dundee" will launch on the Ali Center’s digital museum on February 1st to honor the ten-year passing of Muhammad Ali’s beloved trainer Angelo Dundee. The new digital exhibit focuses on the relationship between Muhammad and Angelo, both in and outside of
Global Programs
Sports DiplomacyIn 2016, the Ali Center partnered with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Astana on a two-part sport diplomacy and character development program for Kazakhstan youth. In March, the MAC conducted a comprehensive character development and leadership training for a delegation of youth boxers and
Louisville Orchestra’s Teddy Abrams to Perform Muhammad Ali Tribute
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (June 5, 2016) — The Muhammad Ali Center wishes to express its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Lonnie and the Muhammad Ali family and friends. In order to reinforce the Ali Center’s role in the community as a “gathering place,” the Ali Center is proud to announce
Third Annual International Mentoring Day Highlights the Power of Mentoring in Honor of Muhammad Ali’s Legacy
Special Admission Pricing for Mentors/Mentees January 15-21LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (January 12, 2018) — The National Mentoring Partnership and the Muhammad Ali Center are proud to announce the Third Annual International Mentoring Day on January 17, 2018—the date which would have been the 76th birthday of boxing legend and global humanitarian Muhammad
Bestselling Authors James Patterson and Kwame Alexander Launch ‘Becoming Muhammad Ali’ Children’s Book with 10/5 Event featuring Lonnie Ali
The writers will celebrate the release of their new book with a live virtual event hosted by Louisville’s Carmichael’s Bookstore, in partnership with the Muhammad Ali Center. Bestselling authors James Patterson and Kwame Alexander will celebrate the release of their new children’s book, Becoming Muhammad Ali, with a live virtual
Statement from Donald Lassere, President and CEO, Muhammad Ali Center
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (June 4, 2016) — “On behalf everyone associated with the Muhammad Ali Center and everyone in the Louisville community who loved Muhammad, we want to express our deepest sympathies to his wife, Lonnie, and Muhammad’s entire family. “His wife, Lonnie once said, that Muhammad belongs to the world.
Ecumenical Memorial Service Planned to Pay Tribute to Muhammad Ali’s Legacy
Service to Take Place at Ali Center PlazaTo Occur on June 3rd, The One Year Anniversary of Ali’s PassingSix-Week “I Am Ali” Festival to begin same day LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (May 30, 2017) — A multi-denominational memorial service on the Ali Center Plaza will take place on Saturday, June 3rd, from 8—9
Ali Center Launches New Digital Museum and Archives as Part of Ali Festival
First Online Exhibit Entitled “Ali and Neiman: A Friendship in Art” Launched Today in Recognition of What Would Have Been LeRoy Neiman’s 100th Birthday Digital Archives Will Expand Global Reach of Ali Center’s Collection In Partnership with HistoryIT and Made Possible Through IMLS Grant For the first time ever, the
Internship Programs
Learning OpportunitiesWork with Vestige curators and educators and gain experience in the museum field.Learn about our mission, collections, and organizational systemsGain practical and theoretical training in museum workContemplate the role of museums in contemporary societyWork closely with a member of the Vestige staffAttend curator talks and a weekly lecture series