In celebration of Juneteenth, this social will feature Black artists, business owners, and musicians. Art pieces by artist Christopher Aaron Deans, as well as pieces from PLOT Gallery, owned by Ace Rice. Featuring small bites by Soul Bowl owner Chef Gerard Klass, and live jazz by ensemble 'Bop Nouveau' from MacPhail Center for Music.
Lowry Hill Juneteenth Social
Thursday, June 19 • 5–8 pm
Searle Mansion: 1915 Logan Ave S
Christopher Aaron Deanes • website/shop • instagram
Christopher is a Minnesota-based painter, illustrator, educator, restorative practitioner. Christopher recently collaborated with Gail Katz-James, a Minneapolis artist who transforms steel, wire and recycled objects into sculptures for a project titled “Flock of Houses.” Prints available for purchase here.
Ace Rice - PLOT Gallery • website/shop • facebook • instagram
Located at George Floyd Square, PLOT Gallery is a multidisciplinary art space founded by Asa-Azriel “Ace” Rice to create opportunities for incredible emerging and underserved artists, bridge the gap and connecting them with future collectors, while nurturing their individual talents. Originally launched in a small Minneapolis Uptown storefront, PLOT quickly became a hub for young contemporary visual artists in the greater local community. Learn more here.
Bop Nouveau - MacPhail Center for Music • website • facebook • instagram
MacPhail is proud to offer students exploration of the great Black American art-form, jazz. Under the direction of Christopher Rochester, the faculty provides a comprehensive, explorative jazz curriculum spanning the great traditions of the past to the innovative developments of the present.