The Near East Side Hop
PACT, CULYP and the Harlem Renaissance team have joined forces to orchestrate a series of community events that bring attention to the wealth of talent and opportunities in the historic King-Lincoln district. From community conversations to block parties and arts fest, this community-wide celebration will leave a lasting impact and paint a picture of the future of the King-Lincoln district.
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Thursday, August 23:
The MPACC Box Park Gallery is hosting “The Journey: Columbus to Harlem Gallery Exhibition.” This exhibition is a reflection on our team’s recent trip to Harlem, New York. Near the end of July, we took five incredibly talented artists from Columbus to Harlem to share our history, make connections and tell a story.
This is your chance to see the debut of our takeaways from that journey. Experience Harlem through the eyes of Samara Tillman, Lori Lindsey, Percy King, Tripp Fontane and Jay Swifa.
This exhibition is the perfect introduction to our multipart documentary series that follows the journey of each artist. For more information and to RSVP, go to our Facebook event.
Saturday, August 25 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The MLK Library will host an unforgettable mural-making experience. The community will join local artist, Marshall Shorts, to paint a picture that honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a collective art experience.
Moreover, this family-friendly event will have free, specially-made coloring books for all of the children attending. Each book introduces some of the heroes of the Harlem Renaissance.
For more information and to RSVP, visit our Facebook event.
Saturday, August 25 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us for the Harlem Renaissance Everyday People Block Party. This is an all-encompassing community experience.
There will be food trucks, games, murals and art from Columbus-based, black artists. It’s a full-blow arts festival that culminates in a block party featuring live music, poetry and more.
For more information and to RSVP, visit our Facebook event.
