Name: Joy Is Resistance Artists Talk
Start: 2025-02-01T14:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-01T15:30:00-06:00
Location: Kansas City Museum

Featuring members of the African American Artists Collective: Stasi Bobo-Ligon, Toni Gates, Tracy Milsap, Joseph Newton, & Jason Wilcox
About this Event

Saturday, February 1

Joy Is Resistance Artists Talk featuring members of the African American Artists Collective: Stasi Bobo-Ligon, Toni Gates, Tracy Milsap, Joseph Newton, & Jason Wilcox

2:00 to 3:30pm

J.E. Dunn Theater | Third Floor

Admission is Pay What You Can

In celebration of Black History Month, join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with the six African American artists featured in the Joy is Resistance art exhibit. This dynamic discussion will delve into the powerful theme of how joy serves as a revolutionary act within the Black community. Through their diverse voices, these talented artists will explore profound ways in which joy has coexisted with struggle, acting as a sanctuary for healing, a catalyst for transformation, and inspiration for their artistic practice.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from the artists about their creative processes and the stories behind their work. The talk will provide a deeper understanding of how joy manifests in art and life as a form of resistance, resilience, and renewal. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the artists and gain insights into the enduring power of joy as a transformative force.