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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mdou Moctar (Solo) / Koof Ibi | 7:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Carrie Nation and The Speakeasy / Lightnin' Luke | 8:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Prince | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Sam Wenc + Friends & Victor Vieira Branco / Sam Yulsman duo | 8:00pm | Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement | All Ages |
| The Annual Marley Birthday Bash (Mighty Mystic / Wareika Hill / Ras Jem / Solomonic Sound) | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
| Blood Cultures | 9:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Studio Night | 5:00pm | PAFA Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts | All Ages |
| Sh*tfaced / The Erections / Who Killed Spiky Jacket / The Spiky Tops / Nightfall | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| The Altogether | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Tyshawn Sorey (With Adam O'Farrill (trumpet), Mark Shim (tenor saxophone), Lex Korten (piano) and Tyrone Allen (bass)) | 8:00pm | Zellerbach Theatre | All Ages |
| Dan Deacon | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprints | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Snacktime | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| Antarctigo Vespucci (Jeff Rosenstock & Chris Farren) / Golden Apples | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKDU Presents: WKDU pre-Superbowl Brunch Takeover at Johnny Brenda's with Ben Schorr and Thomas Storck | 1:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | All Ages |