HBCU Artists as Entrepreneurs
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Panel Discussion
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 1:00–2:15 PM
Union Chapel | 55 Narragansett Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Join visionary HBCU creatives who are redefining what it means to be an artist in today’s world. Discover how they are transforming their talents into thriving enterprises, building sustainable careers, and using entrepreneurship as a tool to uplift communities and shape cultural narratives. Whether you’re an artist, student, educator, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, lead boldly, and create with intention. Lead by Dr. Jolie Rocke & Dr. Ciyadh Wells with Avid Williams, Kyle Exum, and Stacey Allen.
Free and open to the public. Audience Q&A encouraged.
ACCESSIBILITY: The chapel is wheelchair accessible.
PARKING: Please note that there are no dedicated parking spaces for the Union Chapel. Street parking is available nearby.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Castle of our Skins does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing accessible programs and events to facilitate participation. A guest or outside organization must notify Castle of our Skins of any request for an accommodation in advance of the event (ideally 2-3 weeks beforehand). Late accommodation requests, or requests made the day of the event, may not be possible to provide.
Please send requests to [email protected].
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 1:00–2:15 PM
Union Chapel | 55 Narragansett Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Join visionary HBCU creatives who are redefining what it means to be an artist in today’s world. Discover how they are transforming their talents into thriving enterprises, building sustainable careers, and using entrepreneurship as a tool to uplift communities and shape cultural narratives. Whether you’re an artist, student, educator, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, lead boldly, and create with intention. Lead by Dr. Jolie Rocke & Dr. Ciyadh Wells with Avid Williams, Kyle Exum, and Stacey Allen.
Free and open to the public. Audience Q&A encouraged.
ACCESSIBILITY: The chapel is wheelchair accessible.
PARKING: Please note that there are no dedicated parking spaces for the Union Chapel. Street parking is available nearby.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Castle of our Skins does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing accessible programs and events to facilitate participation. A guest or outside organization must notify Castle of our Skins of any request for an accommodation in advance of the event (ideally 2-3 weeks beforehand). Late accommodation requests, or requests made the day of the event, may not be possible to provide.
Please send requests to [email protected].
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Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Ave,Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States
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