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“Our Village” Film Screening
Join us for the start of our culminating week of events, starting with the film screening of “Our Village” by MyQueal Lewis at the Hippodrome.
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Stop the Violence GNV Youth Program
Join Nathan Ross, Inc. for Stop The Violence GNV where youth will work together to create an album called “Stop the Violence.” Participants will get hands on experience in every part of developing an album from production to marketing taught by members of the community such as Rayvon PurpleKloud Rollins. Sign up by texting “GNV”…
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Recipes For Belonging
Join us for Recipes For Belonging, an interactive culinary experience facilitated by local chefs who infuse their unique cultures into the delicious food they make as part of our artist grant projects! Savor flavors from around the world, discover local artistry, and experience how shared meals and creativity can bring together immigrant and US-born residents…
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ONOP Summer Youth Celebration
Bring your friends and family to enjoy a summer celebration of arts, performances, food trucks and free SONIC Slushes® and cold water. Special guests will include Wé Ani (American Idol, The Voice, Apollo Amateur Night) and TV, film and Broadway star Wendell Pierce (Suits, The Wire, Raising Kanan), along with performances by local artists Dominique Revell and…
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Memory Quilt Culminating Event
Greater Duval Neighborhood Association invites community members to the share out of Seniors on the Move Project. This group meets three times weekly to socialize and support each other emotionally and assist with adapting to aging in place. Seamstresses, storytellers, organizers, and historians came together to create a Quilt Making Story Circle, which produced a Community Quilt showcasing the…
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UNAPOLOGETIC VOL. 2 Closing Reception
UNAPOLOGETIC VOL 2 exhibit closing reception this SATURDAY to honor artist Yvonne Ferguson, who is relocating. Come express appreciation, say kwaheri (goodbye), extend well wishes, and view the exhibit.
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A Splash of SPARC352
We invite you to join us to celebrate the creativity and success of the SPARC352 community collaboration art projects. Learn about SPARC352’s 2024 community-led art projects Participate in community painting Dance session with Smooth Flava Learn about Terri Bailey‘s Gainesville Proper book Enjoy a performance from Stop The Violence GNV youth group Dig into delicious food
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WeCan: Community Art Narrative Workshop Exhibition
Artists Chyna Miller and Robin Wilkerson are collaborating with Partnership for Strong Families to engage residents from Porters Quarters to co-create artworks reflecting their distinct narratives and cultural heritage. Furthermore, in partnership with the Black Joy Restorative Justice Collective, resources for integrating restorative Black Joy practices into daily life will be offered. Through a collaboration…
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“Voices of The Community” Microphone Mentors Culminating Event
Microphone Mentors, a public speaking and communication skills mentorship program, hosted by Marley The Messenger and Gainesville Poet Laureate E. Stanley Richardson, will hold it’s culminating event, “Voices from the Community” August 10th at the Headquarters Branch Library on the 3rd floor at 2pm. Participants will present their skills acquired to friends, family, and community…
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Microphone Mentors
Presented by Marley Montano Production & ARTSPEAKSgnv, “Microphone Mentors” is a youth enrichment program that offers mentorship to teens on public speaking & communication skills. Created using funds from a grant awarded by SPARC352 in April 2024 and made possible by the UF Center for Arts, Migration & Entrepreneurship (CAME), the UF Center For Arts In Medicine, and the Mellon Foundation, this program is…
