Juneteenth Artist Talk & Family Day with Queen Leia Lewis
Schedule
Fri Jun 28 2024 at 03:00 pm to 05:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Shreve Memorial Library (Wallette Branch) | Shreveport, LA
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You are invited to join Queen Leia Lewis for a special commemoration of Juneteenth Holiday. 💙 ARTIST TALK & FAMILY DAY PROGRAM
"INDIGO IS THE COLOR OF INGENUITY"
Friday, June 28, 2024
3:00 to 4:00 PM - Presentation with Q&A
4:15 to 5:30 PM - Children’s Book Reading & Activities
Shreve Memorial Library-Wallette Branch
363 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
💙 WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO
> Learn about the fascinating history of INDIGO -
a treasured plant and rare blue dye that has been cultivated,
cherished, and capitalized by cultures worldwide since antiquity.
> In colonial Louisiana, indigo flourished as a leading plantation crop during the 17th century thanks to the genius, labor, and expertise of enslaved West African people and their descendants.
> Queen Leia asserts, “INDIGO IS THE COLOR OF INGENUITY.”
Discover how remembering her Ancestral heritage is inspiring innovative solutions for cultivating the CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE, CONSCIENTIOUSNESS & CHARACTER of our beloved young people!
This community arts program aligns with Louisiana Social Studies and Visual Arts Standards for 5th grade through 12th grade. Students and teachers are encouraged to participate.
💙 HAVE QUESTIONS?
This program is FREE to the public.
For information, call/text (318) 840-5342
Visit ARTBYORIADE.COM (under construction)
💙 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SAVE THE DATE - This Artist Talk & Family Day program (described above) is a prelude to "INDIGEAUX: Yes, Spirit. I'll Go..." - the forthcoming exhibition of new art and indigo cloth created by Iya Oriade Queen Leia Lewis, which opens July 2024.
The projects are supported by grants from the ew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and Shreveport Regional Arts Council with funds from the City of Shreveport, as well as professional development with Institute for Louisiana Culture and History at Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and an artistic scholarship Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center, New Mexico.
The Artist expresses gratitude to all supporting organizations, family and friends, volunteers, and participants who help to make this experience a success! Thank you abundantly.
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Where is it happening?
Shreve Memorial Library (Wallette Branch), 363 Hearne Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103-2019, United States,Shreveport, LouisianaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
