Tag: #Art
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Wellness and the Art of Expression
Join artists Carlton V. Bell II and David H. Parker for this event in AfroMundo’s new Wellness series! Participants will learn to bring storytelling, ritual, and cultural specificity into their creative process, exploring Polyrhythmic Praxis, community, and Afrocentric spiritual frameworks at this free workshop.
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DAHOMEY
DAHOMEY is a poetic and immersive documentary, delving into far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination, and restitution. From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), the film is set in November 2021, examining 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris and return to their country of origin, the present-day Republic of Benin. Winner of the coveted Golden Bear prize at the 2024 Berlinale.
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Black Moms Art Healing Circle
Join writer, ceremonial artist, and priest Tintawi Kaigziabiher to worship the Divine Feminine through the art of waist beading.
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Between Dust & Stars: Harwood ArtStreet Show Reception
In Between Dust & Stars: Echoes of the High Desert, the artists of ArtStreet have drawn from personal experience to create surrealist landscapes and imagery honoring the beauty of the often harsh desert.
Supported by NM Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and ABQ Health Care for the Homeless.The art will be on view until February 22.
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Reclaiming Wellness: The Intersection of Art and Therapy
Explore the misconceptions around therapy with Black Men Flower Project’s Robert Washington-Vaughns and William C. Jenkins, a practicing therapist and one of the featured models in the Free Our Flowers series.
This conversation will use the lens of art to delve into the the pervasive idea that “therapy is only for crazy people” and address the barriers many men face in accessing mental health resources, including the mistrust bred by negative experiences with the healthcare system.
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Free Our Flowers opening reception
Don’t miss this exhibit of photos celebrating the beauty, resilience, and liberation of Black men and boys. Robert Washington-Vaughns, Executive Director of the Black Men Flower Project, amplifies the voices of Black men and boys and creates spaces where they can be seen, heard, and cared for.
The exhibit will be on display through February 8. The Community Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00. Click HERE for more info on the exhibit and the gallery.
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Human Rights Week Art & Story Showcase
Join in art-making to envision an Albuquerque where everyone has safe housing. View artwork and listen to stories by artists who have experienced homelessness. Buy art and share in conversation at this centerpiece to Albuquerque’s Human Rights Week!
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Small Business Saturday at the Mothership Alumni Gallery
Celebrate the hard work and creativity of local artisans! Unique, handcrafted items and foods – plus music, open studios, and giveaways. Keep your dollars in our community and find some new favorites.
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Pop-Up African Basket Sale
Don’t miss your chance to pick up heirloom-quality baskets handwoven by the Hwange Basket Collective from Zimbabwe. Proceeds go to the collective, providing vital income for basic necessities to over 60 women artisan members aged 15 to 93.
