Black Art Conversations
Wed. Oct. 20, 6-8pm, Sun. Nov. 14, 4-6pm, and Wed. Dec. 15, 6-8pm
Black Art Conversations - a free in-person public video-streamed event encompassing curated discussions about the creative sector.
About this event
A 3-part series of moderated discussions and live performances showcasing local independent Black artists, intersecting cultures, spanning generations to celebrate the emerging works they've produced and their experiences in the industry.
The event is organized by Shekhinah B. and supported in part by Creative Philadelphia (Office of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy) and The Rotunda.
COVID Safety Guidelines & Precautions
- Everyone over the age of 2 will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
- Performers/presenters and attendees will be asked to stay home if they feel unwell or have been in contact with someone diagnosed with Covid within 14 days of the event.
- Event organizers or the venue will register attendees and performers/presenters ahead of time or at the front desk, depending on the event, and will require them to alert us if they become sick after the event so that we can let everyone else know.
You must register to attend, seating is limited due to COVID restrictions. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-art-conversations-tickets-164183839283
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamroll / The Sissy Boys / King's Command / Square One / Frothing Mad / Flip The Switch (matinee show) | 1:00pm | Nikki Lopez | All Ages |
| claire rousay / Ami Dang (early show) | 6:30pm | First Unitarian Church: Chapel | All Ages |
| Fly Anakin / Quelle Chris / Henny L.O. / Monday Night | 7:00pm | Silk City | 21+ |
| Stiff Curls / Verity Den / Ex Locals | 7:30pm | Jerry's on Front | All Ages |
| Toshi Makihara / Nick Millevoi / Dave McDonnell's 5th World | 7:30pm | Fidget Space | All Ages |
| The Beths | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| Peter Evans Being & Becoming (Peter Evans - trumpet, Joel Ross - vibraphone, Nick Jozwiak - bass, Tyshawn Sorey - drums) [Night #1] | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
| Breakker / Witchforce / Megatronix / Grozov | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Stolen Gin / Theo Kandel | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Goalkeeper / Another One Down! / All Systems Go / Closing In | 8:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
| claire rousay / Ami Dang (late show) | 9:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Chapel | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKDU Presents: Sunday Brunch! Moved to 12/7. | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Rentboy / Le Star / Eraser / Ruby Sateen | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Peter Evans Being & Becoming (Peter Evans - trumpet, Joel Ross - vibraphone, Nick Jozwiak - bass, Tyshawn Sorey - drums) [Night #2] | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire / Karl Blau / Paperdisk | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |