The 2023 JuneTEENth celebration at the Allentown Art Museum highlights the creative expression of local teen artists of color. AAM is partnering with Fine Feather Foundation, an education and creative-arts program for teens in Allentown, to host a series of artist-led workshops in the areas of dance, visual art, and poetry. Through these workshops, teens will explore the impact of creativity and expression on mental health and mindfulness and develop a self-directed project or work of art on the theme. The collaboration will culminate in an exhibition and performances on Sunday, June 18.
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 18
11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exhibition of teen artworks on the themes of mental health and mindfulness (Community Gallery)
11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Student films (Community Gallery)
11 a.m.–1 p.m.: African storytelling for families with Dierdre Van Walters (Museum Lounge)
noon–3:30 p.m.: Family art-making project (Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery)
1–2 p.m.: Dance performances by PA Krump, BRKN Steel, and more (Community Gallery)
2–2:30 p.m.: Fine Feather Foundation student recital
2:30–3 p.m.: Student filmmaker talk (Community Gallery)
3–4 p.m.: JuneTEENth juried-exhibition opening and artists talks (Community Gallery)
All are welcome to show support for and celebrate our local teens! Admission is free, and parking is free in the Museum lot.
Photos below show PA Krump dancers in action
