The 2024 True New Mexico youth artist cohort – all Black and AAPINH – will exhibit their work at this free exhibition and discuss with attendees, exploring their own True New Mexican identities and narratives through their art.
Tag: #free
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Contemporary Rebel Woman Reading
Shirley Campbell Barr, Suzanne Barr, and Yashika Graham will share their poetry and prose.
Shirley Campbell Barr will read selections from her five poetry collections. She has written De Negro Vengo Ataviada, the seminal Rotundamente Negra y Otras Poemas, and Palabras Indelebles de Poetas Negras. Suzanne Barr is the author of My Ackee Tree: A Chef’s Memoir of Finding Home in the Kitchen. Yashika Graham is a Jamaican writer, visual artist, and author of the forthcoming poetry collection Some of Us Can Go Back Home.
Presented as part of the AfroMundo Festival.
Photo: Shirley Campbell Barr
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Spring Break Youth Summit Workshop
Looking for something great to do over spring break? Join The Haven and Just-Us Collective for a Youth Summit and explore cell phone photography, urban farming, music production, and more! Free food for all, and gifts for youth participants.
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Lamya’s Poem Watch Party
A refugee girl is inspired by a poem by Rumi in this beautiful animated film. Enjoy the film and free snacks!
See the trailer HERE.
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Eid al-Fitr Storytime & Crafts
Celebrate and learn more about Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan, with a special storytime and crafts.
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Family Fun Fest & Resource Fair
Head out for a day of food and fun in the sun! Have a good time with the family: kids’ activities, parenting resources, fun, and information. The more the merrier!
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Beat-Makers Blend
Calling all DJs and music producers! Now’s your chance to meet some other beatmakers, so grab your kit and head to Curious Toast for either dedicated solo project time or to collaborate and share techniques.
Enjoy free coffee (and food) if you sign up HERE.
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Playwrights of Color Meetup
Brought to you by The Artist Blend, this is a chance for playwrights of color to meet others in a casual space! Marya Errin Jones will guide participants with prompts to write their own short scene. The event will end with a few playwrights (maybe you?) reading what they created.
Sign up HERE.
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Artist Blend Launch
Creatives! Have you ever wondered where to meet other artists and creatives in Albuquerque? The Artist Blend is here with an answer!
Head on over to Curious Toast Cafe to meet local creatives, work on your own project, and learn about upcoming events. Free coffee and pastries for those who register in advance! (You can do that right HERE.)
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Together 4 Brothers Transit Rider Workshop
Join Together 4 Brothers and the Albuquerque Transit Riders Union for a free transit riders’ workshop including gift cards, Spanish language interpretation, and snacks!
Participation also available by Zoom. Register HERE.