About this Event
Beyond the Narrative: The Resistance is Black & Feminine is more than an art exhibition—it’s a night out and an immersive artistic experience.
Created by husband-and-wife artistic duo Markel & Lindsay Haralson and presented by Imperfectly Perfect Art LLC, the evening brings together original visual art, poetry, and live short plays to explore the stories, experiences, and resistance of Black women.
Throughout the experience, the boundaries between each art form begin to disappear. Paintings become poetry. Poetry becomes performance. Stories step off the canvas and onto the stage.
At its heart, Beyond the Narrative asks audiences to look beyond the stories society has already written about Black women and experience the humanity, complexity, vulnerability, joy, strength, and resistance that exist beyond them.
Come dressed for a night at the arts. Explore the exhibition. Experience the poetry. Watch the stories come alive.
This isn't just art you come to see. It's art you come to experience.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM
The Gallery Experience: Arrival & Reception
Info: Ease into the evening with time to mix, mingle, and explore the exhibition. Experience the original artwork, connect with fellow guests, and enjoy the atmosphere before the performance begins.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PM
Beyond the Canvas: Live Theatre
Info: The evening transitions from gallery to stage as a series of original short plays brings selected stories and themes from the exhibition to life. The performance begins promptly at 7:30 PM.
🕑: 08:15 PM
Closing Reflection
Info: A brief closing from Imperfectly Perfect Art LLC, bringing together the art, poetry, and performance at the heart of Beyond the Narrative.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Afterglow: Live Music & Gallery Experience
Info: Return to the exhibition accompanied by live music. Revisit the artwork, connect with the artists and other guests, inquire about available pieces, and enjoy the final moments of the evening.
🕑: 09:00 PM
Exhibition Concludes
Info: Beyond the Narrative is a limited pop-up experience and concludes promptly at 9:00 PM.
Event venue & nearby stays
Performance Place, Biltmore Building, Dayton, United States
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