Angles & Archives: The Artists Edition

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7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Price
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In-Person

Join our Founding Executive Director, Dr. Kelli Morgan, for Angles & Archives: The Artists Edition the second installment in an engaging series of in-person community dialogues dedicated to preserving Black cultural heritage in Detroit. This event, developed in collaboration with Someday Gallery & Bakehouse, invites curators, archivists, artists, cultural preservationists, and the public to explore how Black Detroiters have documented and continue to preserve Black art histories across various media.

Aligned with our core mission of supporting Black artists in Detroit and the Midwest, this series provides an open forum to celebrate the work of our community and envision a path forward. Esteemed Black artists, archivists, curators, and scholars will discuss the intersections of art, race, and public space. The conversation will delve into the challenges and successes of Black artists navigating traditional and non-traditional spaces while offering fresh perspectives on representation and visibility in the arts.

Featured Panelists:

  • Dr. Kelli Morgan – Founding CEO, Black Artist Archive
  • Sabrina Nelson – Professional Artist & Educator, & Panelist
  • Phillip Simpson – Artist & Panelist
  • Trotter – Artist, Someday Co-Owner, & Panelist

Event Details:

  • Limited Space: Only 35 tickets are available.
  • Cost: Free with a monetary donation of your choice.

This program is powered in part by the Black Artists Archive Board of Trustees X Someday Bakehouse & Gallery X Terra Foundation for American Art.

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a meaningful dialogue about the importance of preserving Black cultural heritage and fostering equity in the arts.

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