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SUMMARY:AFA Book fair by American Federation of Arts Tue Jul 14 6PM-8PM
DESCRIPTION:This event\, which takes place on July 14\, honors the ability of scholarship and publication to enhance the art experience and create space.This is the AFA second annual book fair. There will be light refreshments while connecting with art and book enthusiasts. This is a free event RSVP with the link down below but space is limited. \n  \nThis year\, AFA invites you to join them for a special celebration of Willie Birch: Stories to Tell\, the newly published volume accompanying the landmark touring exhibition co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the New Orleans Museum of Art. \n  \nNamed after the exhibition\, Willie Birch: Stories to Tell marks the first publication dedicated to the first-ever career retrospective of renowned artist and cultural provocateur Willie Birch. Richly illustrated and featuring original scholarship\, the book explores Birch’s remarkable six-decade career\, highlighting his unique vision of Black American life and the interconnected nature of global art forms. \n  \nTo celebrate the book’s release\, Russell Lord\, Chief of Curatorial Affairs at the Norman Rockwell Museum and editor of Willie Birch: Stories to Tell\, will join Jon Key\, the publication’s designer\, for a conversation about bringing the volume to life. Together\, they will discuss the collaborative process behind creating the exhibition catalogue\, reflect on Willie Birch’s extraordinary six-decade career\, and consider the vital role publications play in extending the life and impact of an exhibition. \n  \nWillie Birch: Stories to Tell will be available for purchase\, alongside dozens of discounted AFA publications\, including Xican-a.o.x. Body\, Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French\, and Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld. \n  \nSign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afa-book-fair-registration-1991917295251?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://parleny.com/event/afa-book-fair-by-american-federation-of-arts-tue-jul-14-6pm-8pm/
LOCATION:AFA\, 305 East 47th Street Floor 10 New York\, NY 10017\, Manhattan\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Mental Health & Healing Justice Crisis Support Training
DESCRIPTION:The history of psychiatry in Black communities is examined in this course\, which also gives trainees useful techniques to help those in mental and emotional distress. With roots in Black history\, Afro-Indigenous knowledge\, and collective care customs\, participants learn how to provide care\, defuse tense situations\, confront ableism\, and react without the use of carceral systems. \nThis participatory program\, which is intended for community members and helping professionals of all racial origins\, builds communities where healing\, safety\, and liberation are shared responsibilities and promotes networks of care. \nSign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-mental-health-healing-justice-crisis-support-training-tickets-1992784814023?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://parleny.com/event/black-mental-health-healing-justice-crisis-support-training/
LOCATION:vv\, 1368 Fulton St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
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SUMMARY:SummerFeast 2026: Skylight Open
DESCRIPTION:The Skylight Open is a community-building event features a variety of acts\, such as spoken word\, dance\, film screenings\, music concerts\, and other cultural events.The Billie monthly music spoken word series Skylight Open\, which debuted in 2018\, features innovative movement based Brooklyn artists Produced by Hollis King. A fusion of daring musicians and movement performers.  \nThe July 16 lineup includes: \n\nAshlyn Christina\, Founder and Artistic Director of the Purpose Performing Arts Collective\, LLC and winner of Brooklyn Unplugged.\nAleijuan\, Musician.\nKim Brandon\, Poet/Artist/Activist/Storyteller. Her work has been included in stage performances\, anthologies\, and journals. She is a Brooklyn Poets’ Poet of the Week\, a VONA alum\, and has attended Wild Seed Retreats and a Cave Canem Writers Workshop. Her first poetry collection\, Red Honey is being published.\nDerick Cross\, Spoken word artist\, performer and arts educator.\nNassim\, Poet.\n\nSign up link:  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerfest-2026-skylight-open-registration-1990902090747?aff=odcleoeventsincollection \n 
URL:https://parleny.com/event/summerfeast-2026-skylight-open/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Billie Theatre\, 1368 Fulton St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
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