About the Event
Join us for the NBMAA’s 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration! This day-long event features artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course artmaking. Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a bite from regional food trucks. The Museum was one of the earliest institutions, if not the first, to hold a Juneteenth celebration in New Britain. In 2001, in collaboration with its African American Advisory Committee, the Museum worked with New Britain residents to host a celebration for the holiday.
Schedule:
11 a.m.
Event Begins: Shop from Local Vendors, Stop by the Activity Table, and Visit the Galleries
12 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
1 p.m.
Dr. Evelyn Newman Phillips
Briana Maia featuring DJ Paris J
Tarishi Midnight Shuler
2 p.m.
Ms. Paulette Fox
Ysanne Marshall - Jazz/blues
Grace Figueroa "PoeticSouldier"
3 p.m.
June Archer
Tang Sauce
Acoustics & Afrobeats
3:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Event DJ: DJ MDot
Event emcee & co-organizer: Adrian Elliott
Live painting by local artists:
Letty Rodriguez
Victor Tellez
Food Vendors:
Cafe Takeover: 881 New Britain Avenue Russel Grab & Go
Food Truck: Seaside Creamery
"Cookout" Tent: Bigalow Catering Company/Chef Rasheem Terry
Vendors:
Creative Cards by Vicki
Royal Lifestyle clothing
African Attire
African Adornments
Tafika Arts
Cecilia Imports
NB Democratic Town Committee
Aspenne's Library
Sandy's Bead Collection
Jodi Cup of Health, LLC
Connecticut Center for Nonviolence
NB Public Library
A Bar for Your Thoughts
First Group Bus Company
It's Just Common Scents
You and your family can enjoy Free Admission all day once a month, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
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