# Event Details - **Event Name**: Yemaya Jones: Where the Fabric Speaks Celebrating 50 Years - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Opening Reception: Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 4 PM – 8 PM Artist Talk: 5 PM Live Music by: DERI On View: November 22, 2025 – January 3, 2026 Join us in celebrating five decades of creative mastery by pioneering textile artist Yemaya Jones. Where the Fabric Speaks traces Yemaya’s remarkable journey through fifty years of artistic innovation, honoring her mastery of itajime (clamp resist) and batik techniques that have redefined the possibilities of fabric as a storytelling medium. Born in Philadelphia and raised by an artist mother who nurtured her early love for the arts, Yemaya’s work blossomed during the Civil Rights era—when wearing African fabrics became a declaration of identity and pride. Over the years, her artistry has been featured at the Studio Museum of Harlem, Smithsonian Institution, Rosa Parks Museum, and in fashion showcases including the Annual Congressional Black Caucus, Atlanta Style, and Sunstyle Show in Barbados. Drawing on influences from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, Yemaya’s work transforms natural fabrics through vibrant dyes, intricate patterns, and layered symbolism—each piece a conversation between ancestry and imagination. Her signature use of Adinkra symbols, particularly Sankofa (“go back and fetch it”), embodies her lifelong devotion to honoring the past while shaping the future. Now a proud St. Croix resident, Yemaya continues to create from her studio in Frederiksted, her palette enriched by the island’s radiant hues and spiritual energy. This exhibition invites the community to celebrate a living legacy—one that bridges generations, cultures, and continents. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Yemaya piece in tribute to an artist whose work continues to inspire beauty, resilience, and reverence for the stories our fabrics hold. ✨ Get your tickets today and be part of this historic celebration of artistry, culture, and community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christiansted/yemaya-jones-where-the-fabric-speaks-celebrating-50-years/200029162219446 - **Event Categories**: art, music, exhibitions, live-music, fine-arts, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 18 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Christiansted - **state**: SC - **country**: Virgin Islands - **location**: 10 Strand Street, 00840 Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands - **lat**: 17.71435 - **long**: -64.8835 - **full address**: 10 Strand Street, 00840 Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, 101 Custom House St, Frederiksted VI 00840, US Virgin Islands, Christiansted, Virgin Islands ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Yemaya Jones: Where the Fabric Speaks Celebrating 50 Years - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a56058f56031cb3333d7d8f4557961a1256911d5a07f3498028a054625414d57-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1762699245 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Yemaya Jones: Where the Fabric Speaks Celebrating 50 Years being held? - **A:** Yemaya Jones: Where the Fabric Speaks Celebrating 50 Years takes place on Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at 10 Strand Street, 00840 Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, 101 Custom House St, Frederiksted VI 00840, US Virgin Islands, Christiansted, Virgin Islands. - **Q**: Who is organizing Yemaya Jones: Where the Fabric Speaks Celebrating 50 Years ? - **A:** Yemaya Jones: Where the Fabric Speaks Celebrating 50 Years is organized by CMCArts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Yemaya Jones: Where the Fabric Speaks Celebrating 50 Years is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christiansted, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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