Juneteenth at MFA Boston
When:
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2018 4:00p -
10:00p
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2018 4:00p -
10:00p
Where:
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Festivals & Fairs, Film
Event website:
https://www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/juneteenth
On the evening of June 20, join the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for Juneteenth—the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. In partnership with the Transformative Culture Project, the night includes thoughtful discussion, powerful art and engaging activities featuring artists from Boston's local creative community.
Catch a screening of Marvel's "Black Panther" on the Huntington Avenue lawn beginning at 8:30 pm with lawn games and live entertainment preceding the screening—including DJ TROY Frost and an artist-led workshop with Chanel Thervil. "Black Panther" kicks off this year's Roxbury International Film Festival—and the MFA's Sunset Cinema film series.
Visit the galleries on a tour highlighting African American artists, whose works are on view in the Museum, and hear from Chanel Thervil during her Artist Talk at 5:30 pm.
Watch performances by The Front Porch Arts Collective, Valerie Stephens and the OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center.
How can intersectionality lead to liberation? Join Boston-area thinkers, entrepreneurs, activists, city officials and artists for a City Talks discussion tackling this question and commemorating the MFA's Juneteenth event. Moderated by Trina Jackson, activist and facilitator. Panelists include Cagen Luse, artist and entrepreneur, with additional panelists announced soon.
