Commemorate Juneteenth at the Newcomb Art Museum and celebrate the run of Per(Sister) with an evening full of incredible performances and powerful exchanges! Starting at 5 pm explore the museum as artists and PerSisters take over the galleries in a variety of ways. At 5 pm, join PerSister Fox Rich in front of The Life Quilt to learn more about #FreeMamaGLO: Clemency Campaign for Louisiana's Longest Serving Mother . The talk will be followed by a freedom-inspired performance from members of The Graduates (led by Ausettua AmorAmenkum ). At 6 pm, head further into the museum to hear original poetry performed by PerSister Chasity Hunter , music inspired by the exhibition played by Spirit McIntyre , and to take part in an open exchange about race and ethnicity led by artists Rontherin Ratliff and Ana Hernandez. The evening will culminate in a performance and film screening by filmmaker and musician Kimberly Rivers Roberts aka Queen Koldmadina . The events and reception (including delicious food and drinks catered by Liberty's Kitchen New Orleans ) are free and open to all! So grab your friends and family and join us in celebration with all those - artists, PerSisters, community partners, faculty, scholars, friends, and more - involved in the show!
Wednesday, Jun 19, 6-8 PM
Juneteenth Celebration
Tulane University
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Uptown Campus, New Orleans, LA
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