Lovers of art, poetry, music, and food are invited to celebrate Black History Month during the February Art on the Bricks Art Walk. Join this collaboration of black creators and thought leaders as we come together as a community and experience the good things in life.
Enjoy food and art, accompanied by written and spoken word, collectively inspired by our regions’ black culture and community. “So It's Black History Month...What'cha Gonna Do Beyond Today?” challenges participants to consider their relationship with the rich and diverse black community in Northwest Arkansas.
The Black History Month celebration is a free, family friendly event at the Rogers Experimental House, (RXH) 121 W. Walnut St. in Rogers. The RXH is one of more than a dozen Downtown Rogers locations participating in the monthly Art Walk. This evening is curated by two dynamic artists and art promoters. Art on the Bricks is highlighting our partnership with Fayetteville's community focused art studio, MY-T-BY-DESIGN: “Imperfectly Painting With a Purpose.” This creative arts service, founded by Social Practice Artist, Lakisha Bradley, works to help restore families and individual lives cultivating their God-given gifts and the creation of art. Bradley is bringing together creatives who express their talent through poetry and food. Kinya Christian, artist, art influencer, and community development professional has curated a collection of her own art as well as that by artists Leona Hunter Wade, Markeith Woods, Gregory Janicke.
These works illustrate each artists’ view of black history though their individual artistic expression. visual art created by on the art, written and spoken word that was inspired by our regions’ black culture and community. The art and poetry shared during the February Art walk are reflective of the African diaspora to the modern-day Black experience in America by local and regional artists. The art exhibit and poetry experience will feature a mix of historical research, personal reflections, wrapped in the challenging narrative related to our collective history as it relates to Arkansas, black culture, cuisine and more.
Additional artists and businesses participating in the February Art on the Bricks Art Walk on Thursday, February 9, will be listed on the event website, www.artonthebricks.com on Tuesday, February 7. The event is free and open to the public.
