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OverviewDiscover the history of Juneteenth through art, African drumming, vendors, and poetry that marks the liberation of Black Americans
This free and family friendly event will be held in the gallery of the historic Athenaeum located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. (DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED)
Discover the history of Juneteenth through, art, African drumming, vendors, and poetry that marks the liberation of Black Americans on June 19, 1865.
When: June 19, 2026
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
(Artist’s presentations began at 6:30 pm)
Where: The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia
FOR VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT KANIKKI JAKARTA [email protected]
For this Celebration we are thrilled to present Hostess: KaNikki Jakarta and three magnificent Artists: Ayanna Gallant, The HipHopMomma Princess Best aka “The HEALACIST” and 13 of Nazareth. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with the artists and purchase their products after and in-between. The Athenaeum is offering Adinkra printmaking activities for all ages and artisans vendors include Great Publishing Company LLC and Aya Expressive Arts LLC/
HOST VENUE: The Athenaeum Gallery is the headquarters of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA). Founded in 1964, the NVFAA is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all forms of art, and to establishing programs that will enrich the cultural life of Northern Virginia and the surrounding metropolitan area. The Athenaeum Gallery exhibits work created solely by artists living or working in the region and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent work and unique experiences. Visit our website www.nvfaa.org and find us on Facebook: @AthenaeumNVFAA and on Instagram: @athenaeumnvfaa
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURATOR, KANIKKI JAKARTA: KaNikki Jakarta has been featured on NBC, WUSA9 and Comcast. She is the Inaugural Poet In Residence for Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. She is an Award-Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the First Black Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia, the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled ALABAMA GIRL, VIRGINIA WOMAN. She can be found on social media platform @kanikkiJ
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Website: www.kanikkij.com
For Booking: Contact Kecia James at [email protected]
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTISTS:
Ayanna Gallant is a musician, poet, voiceover talent, sound therapist, and educator. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Ayanna has been a music and cultural arts educator for 21 years and performs as a freelance musician on low brass, voice, guitar, and African drums in venues all around the country.
In addition to music performance Ayanna is a professional voice actor and shares her passion for creativity with her students and patrons of her cultural arts school, Aya Cultural Arts Studio in Frederick, Maryland.
Ayanna Gallant
Aya Expressive Arts LLC
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@aya_cultural_arts on instagram
@VO_Hoodie on TikTok
13 of Nazareth™ is a poet and spokenword recording artist from Virginia living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. His poetry is a hip-hop inspired infusion of spiritual awareness, amateur scientific study and lived experience. 13 of nazareth's™ appearances and performances include The Juilliard School, The National Press Club, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), The Chrysler Museum, The Carter Barron as well as colleges, universities, public/charter/private schools and a variety of venues throughout the United States and
abroad. Website: 13ofnazareth.net | X (Twitter): @13ofnazareth | IG/Threads: @13ofnazareth_
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The HipHopMomma Princess Best aka “The HEALACIST” is an international spokesperson for women and girl’s wellness, mental health and personal development through the arts. Specializing in self-awareness, self-care, self- actualization and spiritual healing. As “The HEALACIST” The HipHopMomma Princess Best Speaks to H.E.A.L (Heal/empower/amplify/activate/liberate) women and girls through the transformative power in lyrics. She is the author of the book, “MY BARZ HEAL SCARS: The WombPrince To Healing The Girl Within.’
VENDORS WANTED
Email [email protected] for vendor information
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Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association , 201 Prince St,Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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