This event is the current iteration of “Con·nect”, a series of social gatherings designed to amplify BIPOC artists and to strengthen relationships and partnerships among BIPOC artists and arts organizations in Boulder County. The evening is organized by Boulder County Arts Alliance, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, CU Boulder Office for Public and Community Engaged Scholarship together with The Museum of Boulder.
The event will feature two performances by the artists followed by discussion and sharing among the artists and attendees, including the organizers and local arts organizations. Poet Zan Johns will provide the opportunity for guests to purchase autographed books. Her table setup will be available before, during and after the presentation.
- Nicholas Felder, a Black queer artist, composer-vocalist, activist, educator and CU Boulder PhD student who creates art around identity, communal joy and healing, and youth empowerment
- Zan Johns, poet, award-winning bestselling author, and retired CU Boulder human resource leader who calls herself a truth-telling vessel of grace, light and love
Plus, get to know the exhibiting artists from Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History:
Louise Cutler
Adderly Grant-Lord
Dr. Thomas Elias Lockhart III
John Toms
Jim Wider
5:30pm – Doors open, mingle with exhibiting artists
6:00-7:00 pm welcome, performances and sharing
7 – 7:30 pm small group discussion with artists, local arts organizations and attendees
7:30 – 8 p.m. continued socializing, mingle with exhibiting artists
