# Event Details - **Event Name**: Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Duke University Dance MFA Thesis Experience by Asili JohnsonAbout this EventStand N Your Purpose: The Manifestation of the Pursuit of Tension is an interdisciplinary creative work exploring how artists discover, claim, and embody the value of their work—individually, communally, and ancestrally. Guided by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, “return and retrieve what has been forgotten,” the project invites collaborators and audience alike to examine histories, creative intentions, and the tensions that live in the body. Sankofa is both a personal and cultural touchstone, reminding us that even when we lose sight of ourselves or our lineage, these truths can always be rediscovered.The work emerges from my commitment to creating platforms where Black and Brown artists can connect, collaborate, and manifest the intrinsic, cultural, and ancestral value of their labor. Centering Black artistic contributions, this project amplifies creativity, advocates for recognition, and situates financial support as a necessary complement to intrinsic and communal value. Movement, sound, visual art, and technology converge to emphasize shared purpose, cultural resonance, and the transformative potential of tension.Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMInstallation Viewing ?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMShow Run Time?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMPost Show Reception - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/stand-n-your-purpose-the-manifestations-of-the-pursuit-of-tension/100001979573285987 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-02-13T23:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 2020 Campus Dr - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 2020 Campus Dr - **lat**: 36.0003136 - **long**: -78.9294594 - **full address**: 2020 Campus Dr, 2020 Campus Drive, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/851d79c901f7c5c37c9d7eb7950980353e7c990aea4a91c776a95f0c7063a261-rimg-w1060-h492-dc8f1c1b-gmir.jpg?v=1770546831 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension being held? - **A:** Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension takes place on Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2020 Campus Dr, 2020 Campus Drive, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension? - **A:** Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension? - **A:** Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension is organized by Asili Johnson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Stand N Your Purpose: The Manifestations of the Pursuit of Tension 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 Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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