FREEDOM: Juneteenth Art Exhibition

Dear Community,

Juneteenth is more than a holiday, it is a sacred celebration of resilience, a testament to Black liberation, and a reminder that freedom is both a hard-won victory and an ongoing journey. This year, as we gather under the banner of FREEDOM, we invite all of Los Angeles to stand with us in unity, to honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision a future where Black joy, creativity, and dignity flourish.

At Black in Mayberry, we believe art is power. It tells our stories, fuels our movements, and bridges divides. From June 19–28, we'll hold space for Black expression, joy, history and conversation is an act of resistance and reverence.

This is your invitation to celebrate boldly, learn deeply, and invest in the cultural legacy that shapes America. Together, let’s protect the freedoms we cherish.

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—Black in Mayberry

OUR-STORY

Brought to the Americas in chains, were people stolen from their land, torn from the arms of loved ones and separated from their identities. This torment would last from 1619 to 1865. During this time, they suffered under heinous acts of violence, inconceivably brutal conditions, and psychological torture and manipulation that would last centuries.

As their oppressors attempted to break their mind, body and spirit, what could not be taken from them was the ethos of Africa. Even while their bodies ached and bones grew tired, they set their gaze forward and they refused to die. As they continuously made something out of the nothing they were given, they would create a new world. Their hands turned their sweat and their blood into the soil as they laid the foundations of what would become America; each brick stacked on top of Black bodies, ingenuity, history and culture.

JUNETEENTH

Finally, on January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, officially abolishing slavery in Confederate states. Yet, word had not reached enslaved African-Americans in Texas until June 19, 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas. There, he issued General Order No. 3, announcing the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Juneteenth, as it came to be known, commemorates this day and is celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Commonly known as Freedom Day.

A Celebration of Black Art, Liberation & Legacy

Immerse yourself in a transformative showcase of Black creativity at the FREEDOM: Juneteenth Exhibition, where art becomes a vessel for storytelling, resistance, and joy. This multi-day exhibition features works by Black artists exploring freedom across time, past, present, and future, through paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and interactive installations.

Highlights:
✨ Thematic Art Exhibition – Journey through curated spaces reflecting struggle, triumph, and Black futurity.
🎨 Interactive Art Stations – Contribute to community art or create your own freedom-inspired piece.
📜 Historical Narratives – Learn about Juneteenth’s legacy through visual storytelling.

The exhibition is open daily, with special programming on select days (see below).

Program Dates:

June 19: Exhibition Opening Ceremony
June 20: Family Day: Children's Storytime, Art Activities and Workshops
June 21: Juneteenth Festival: Live music, creative marketplace, festival fun
June 22: Black Art Fair
June 28: Exhibition Guided Tour & Panel Discussion

✊🏾 Honor the Legacy of Juneteenth
Stand on the shoulders of ancestors who fought for liberation. This celebration is a living tribute to their sacrifice and a recommitment to the work still ahead.

🎨 Celebrate Black Excellence
Immerse yourself in the art, music, and stories that define Black culture, a testament to innovation, resilience, and unshakable joy.

🖤 Support Black Artists & Entrepreneurs
Invest in the creators who enrich our communities. Every purchase, applause, and connection fuels their impact.

🌍 Embrace Cultural Exchange
Learn, share, and grow alongside neighbors of all backgrounds. Unity begins when we value each other’s stories.

💫 Hold Space for Black Joy
In uncertain times, joy is revolutionary. Dance, create, and laugh together, because freedom includes the right to thrive.

🤝 Strengthen Community Bonds
This is more than an event, it’s a gathering of hearts. Let’s build bridges that last far beyond Juneteenth.

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• Sponsor the Celebration: [Sponsorship Link]
• Apply to Be a Vendor: [Vendor Application Link]
• Volunteer: [Volunteer Sign-Up Link]
• Performers & Artists: Email c3VwcG9ydCB8IGJsYWNraW5tYXliZXJyeSAhIG9yZw==

WHO ARE WE?

Black in Mayberry
Black in Mayberry is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to combat racism through the art. We are at the intersection where art meets activism and we create and implement artistic programs, projects and events that address systemic racism and anti-blackness in new and innovative ways that encourage engagement, solidify intentionality and inspire action. Freedom is one of the many art exhibitions and art activations we host in Los Angeles.
www.blackinmayberry.org

All proceed to towards funding Black in Mayberry's progams,projects and iniatives to combat racism. We are a 100% volunteer run organization and we depend on the support of the public to forward our mission.

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Let FREEDOM reign!

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