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SUMMARY:Block Party!
DESCRIPTION:The Walters Art Museum’s inaugural summer block party celebrates Baltimore’s boundless creativity through art\, music\, and community. During this fun-filled day of festivities\, art lovers of all ages can come together inside and outside of the museum to experience live music performances\, take part in artist- and educator-led art projects\, enjoy the flavors of local food trucks\, shop local vendors\, explore the museum’s galleries\, and enjoy the company of their neighbors. \nREGISTER \nPerformances\nCIELO of Creative Alliance\nGrupo ETNIA\nDaoure Diongue\nDrum Dr. Dot\nGyzelle Garcia \nActivities\nCollaborative chalk mural designed by Pablo Machioli\nPapel picado flag workshop with CIELO of Creative Alliance\nRadical cartography workshop with Arts Collective\nAfrofuturist story times with Enoch Pratt Free Library\nBlock Party! Family Guide to the galleries\nSilent disco in the Sculpture Court\nCollaborative community-curated playlist\nConservation Window \nFood\nThe Empanada Lady\nBlack Baltimore Vegan\nTaharka Brothers ice cream\nMuseum Cafe \nCommunity Partners\nAlexis Tyson\, Block Party! community advisor\nBaltimore Center Stage\nBaltimore School for the Arts\nBlack Star Line Literacy Bus powered by Urban Reads\nJohn Tyler\, Block Party! community advisor\nMaryland Center for History and Culture\nPeabody Institute\nViridiana Colosio-Martinez\, Block Party! community advisor \nBlock Party! performances have been curated by the event’s community advisors John Tyler\, Viridiana Colosio-Martinez\, and Alexis Tyson. \n\n \nAn ASL interpreter will be available upon request at this program. \n\nAccessibility resources and accommodations are available for programs and events. Available Resources: ASL interpretation\, accessible seating\, headphones\, sensory supplies\, quiet areas. Visit our accessibility web page for more information. Please email accessibility@thewalters.org with questions and requests. \nAbout the Advisors \nViridiana Colosio-Martinez is an interdisciplinary scholar\, storyteller\, and educator based in Baltimore. Currently\, she is pursuing a PhD in Language\, Literacy\, and Culture at UMBC\, focusing on the experiences of Baltimore’s Latinx communities\, including immigration stories\, cultural identity\, and resilience. She collaborates with Yesenia Mejia-Herrera and Artesanas at Creative Alliance to support the community in celebrating and passing down the Latinx traditions to younger generations while sharing them with Baltimore’s diverse communities. Additionally\, she serves as an adjunct in the Department of Modern Languages\, Linguistics\, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC\, where she teaches Spanish and Spanish Heritage classes. \nJohn Tyler (JXHN TYLXR) is a 26-year-old powerhouse: an Emmy Award-winning film composer\, visionary artist\, and dynamic music and event producer who is reshaping the creative landscape. As the founder of the groundbreaking Love Groove Festival\, Tyler has established himself as a leading force in the industry and Baltimore culture. \nAlexis Tyson\, also known as TWZ\, is a Baltimore-born curator\, muralist\, and multi-disciplinary artist. Their work explores the intersection of public art\, social impact\, and historical storytelling\, often engaging directly with communities to reclaim and reimagine shared spaces. Through murals\, exhibitions\, and interactive curriculum\, they highlight Black history\, explore forms of cultural documentation\, and the power of critical discussions of our social landscape. Passionate about making history more accessible and engaging for all\, Tyson creates spaces where people can see themselves reflected\, honored\, and nurtured.
URL:https://thewalters.org/event/block-party/
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