Saturday should be a beautiful day to paint with sparc! and listen to Jazz!! You're invited to The Makanda Project’s final concert of the summer. Join sparc! the ArtMobile for an open air painting studio during the annual September Makanda Ken McIntyre birthday celebration.
Jazz on the Green will be held at the First Church in Roxbury, 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury (rain location: inside church) - 1pm-4pm
Jazz on the Green (2019) featuring guest artist Robert Murrell.
At intermission there will be poetry by Vanessa Silva and a performance by student vocalists from the Butterfly Project. The music program will consist entirely of McIntyre compositions, including some of Makanda’s more recent “discoveries” as the ensemble continue to explore his large body of unrecorded work, and continue becoming more and more impressed with his brilliance as a composer.
Jazz on the Green (2021) featuring guest artist and former sparc! Team member Beatriz Whitehill
This event is for all ages and stages. Materials provided by sparc!
Jazz on the Green (2019) with community member and her wonderful painting
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Renée Neblett’s talk on her work and mission with the Kokrobritey Institute was deeply moving. As someone who is passionate about sustainability and its connection with the arts, I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity to learn about eco-conscious art and design initiatives. I am a current fashion design student at MassArt, entering my final year. My approach to my studies has been hyper-focused on sustainable alternatives to the negative global impact of the fashion industry. I know that Ghana has been overwhelmingly impacted by imported second hand garments and textile waste, so I was curious to learn what the Kokrobitey Institute is doing to alleviate this issue.
The talk was eye-opening. Ms. Neblett has built an innovative educational program that trains community members, amplifies their creativity, lifts up local traditions, cherishes ancestral knowledge, and prepares the next generation of Ghanaian creators and changemakers. Kokrobitey takes trash out of the streets and landfills and transforms it into furniture, clothing, jewelry, home decor, and more. Advertisement banners become satchels and pouches, glass bottles become earrings and construction supplements, denim jeans become tapestries and furniture upholstery, and much more. With a sewing studio, a glass kiln, a woodworking shop, a medicinal and nutritional garden, all in a self-constructed building, Kokrobitey is an innovative example of holistic environmental sustainability, such that we should all strive to achieve within our own communities.
I was deeply inspired by this talk and the discussion afterwards. I look forward to learning much more about the Kokrobritey Institute and how I may someday be able to transform my vision for a cleaner, more just fashion industry into a broader positive movement to protect the environment and the culture that kept us near it.
Please check out the links below to learn about Renée and the African Renaissance. Other videos and information are available by visiting the Kokrobitey Institute website.African Renaissance. Other
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Renée C. Neblett founded the Kokrobitey Institute three decades ago; its environmental mission has never been more urgent.
Would you like to meet new people in a relaxed setting?
Then join us at the SILVER SESSIONS!
MassArt's sparc! the ArtMobile will host three FREE art workshops on Creativity and Portraiture on THURSDAYS, October 16, October 23, & November 6.Time: 12 noon - 2:00 pmat the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, 149 Dudley Street. Space is limited. Lunch is provided. TO REGISTER: Click the link:
Join MassArt's sparc! the ArtMobile for a special 3-part portrait-making workshop series designed for adults ages 55 and up!
Led by Afro-Car
🎨 Join sparc! for Jazz on the Green 📍 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury
🗓 Saturday, Sept 13 | ⏰ 1–4 PM
Join sparc! the ArtMobile and The Makanda Project for an afternoon of live jazz and live painting in a welcoming outdoor setting. Come paint with us, let your creativity and the music inspire you.
🎨 Live painting all afternoon with sparc! the ArtMobile
🖌 Art supplies provided
👥 All ages welcome
🎟 No experience needed
🎷 Featuring guest tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford, with 3 original compositions inspired by poems by Langston Hughes, performed with poet Regie Gibson 🎻 City Strings United cello section joins the program
📝 Poet Vanessa Silva will read during intermission and host an open mic — bring your own poem or one you love
This is a free community event. Come make art, listen to music, and connect.
This month, we got to be a part of two wonderful community events.
At the Grove Hall Wellness Event with Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners, participants made personalized wellness journals using collage—reflecting on self-care, creativity, health.
Later in the month, we were honored to take part in annual Fern Family Day—a joyful, art-filled gathering that celebrated the life and legacy of sculptor and public artist Fern Cunningham-Terry. We offered face painting, a coloring table, and gave away 50 Art2Go bags to families and children, all in the spirit of Fern’s deep belief in community access to art for all.
Thank you to our partners and community for showing up and making space for creativity this August. 💛
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Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists
300 Walnut Ave, Roxbury
Thursday, June 19 @ 12:30 - 6 PM
Join us for a vibrant celebration of the 15th Annual Juneteenth Emancipation Observance!
At this year's Juneteenth, we will come together to celebrate the journey of Black liberation, resilience, and freedom. All are welcome to enjoy parades, music, community vendors, refreshments, award presentations, and guest speakers. Don’t miss sparc! the ArtMobile’s zine-making and collaborative painting activities amplifying Black voices through creative expression.
Juneteenth is the oldest known observance commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, dating back to 1865. This important celebration is hosted annually on June 19th by the Boston Juneteenth Committee and the Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists.
For a full schedule of the day's events click here!
Flag-Raising Ceremony @ 12:30PM
Dillaway-Thomas House in Roxbury Heritage State Park
183 Roxbury St
Parade Start @ 1:45PM
Route: Dudley Street & Warren Street & Walnut Avenue
Start 183 Roxbury St — End 300 Walnut Ave
sparc! the ArtMobile Art-making Activities @ 2:30 - 5:30PM
Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists
300 Walnut Ave
Observance Program @ 4PM
Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists
