seangarrison curated the Blak Grit art exhibition at Northrup King Building, Gallery 332, featuring seven Black male artists who express their experiences through their art, with the goal of uplifting and inspiring viewers.
Angel Akurienne
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DJ McShellen’s Cooler Room celebrates the art of DJing
DJ McShellen created Cooler Room, a DJ-centered space in Minneapolis that showcases Afro-diasporic music and features staples of the MN music scene, with plans to bring it back soon.
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Theatrical jazz explored at Pillsbury House Theatre conference
The Theatrical Jazz Conference at the University of Minnesota explored the legacy of Laurie Carlos, Sékou Sundiata, Ntozake Shange, and other revolutionary thought leaders.
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Techniques for Ecstasy: Alexandra Beaumont’s exhibit showcases joy as resistance
Alexandra Beaumont’s solo exhibition “Techniques for Ecstasy” celebrates the joy of dance through textile art, featuring photos from a disco house dance party and exploring the individual in the midst of a crowd.
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Obi Original and the Black Atlantics’ Green Room residency
Obi Original and The Black Atlantics opened their first night of a month-long residency at the Green Room on April 2.