ABOUT THE EVENT
Free Community Day | Juneteenth
Mark your calendars for the NBMAA’s 22nd annual Juneteenth celebration!
Join us on this day-long event, featuring artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course art-making. Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a bite from regional food trucks.
Schedule:
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Shop from our ShopBlackCT Vendors Market with music by DJ MDot
12-1 p.m.
- Raising of the Juneteenth Flag
- Singing of the Black National Anthem by Ben Righter
- Nzinga's Daughters
1-2 p.m.
- Ysanne
- Dance Legacy
2-3 p.m.
- Simone
- Dance Legacy
- Ben Righter
3-4 p.m.
- Dance Legacy
- Yellie B
- Tang Sauce
Grab Tasty Bites and Cool Drinks from:
- Seaside Creamery
- RastaRant
- House of Goats
- Miel Coffee
Vendors Market:
2Gurlz, LLC
- Custom Crafts - Tees, Cups, Totes
African Adornments
- Handmade Waistbeads from West Africa, Women’s Accessories, African Inspired Cultural accessories
African Attire
- African clothing and accessories, pillows, and jewelry
Rudy's Beautys an AVON Boutique
- All AVON beauty products, skincare, lotions, perfumes, makeup, etc.
Creative Cards by Vicki
- Greeting cards for any occasion - all custom made and designed.
Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc.
- Non-profit organization
Foxcraft
- Crochet Black/Brown dolls, bag clips, market bags, cup cozies, etc.
Jarbath Art, LLC
- Original paintings and prints
Khonda African Arts, LLC
- Bags, crochet, hems, cardigans, headbands, miscellaneous items
Leather Witch Accessories
- Hand-made, all leather shoes, slippers, sneakers, bags, backpacks, belts, collars, and more.
Melanin Clo
- Apparel
NAACP New Britain Branch
- Information and invitation to join the NAACP
Oh D'Luxe Candle Company
- Pure soy candles, natural linen and room sprays, natural reed diffusers
Sandra Dee
- Mixed media collage artist
Lenaj Collection, LLC
- Apparel and accessories - ie. T-shirts, hoodies, jewelry, bags
Tafika Arts, LLC
- Handcrafted African art, decor, and accessories.
Urban Mala, LLC
- Urban Mala sells mindfulness and adornments made with healing crystals and woods, like waistbeads, bracelets, and malas (prayer beads).
If you would like to make a donation to support this historic day at the Museum, click here.
Sponsors:
Sponsored by Arbella Insurance Foundation, Hartford HealthCare, and The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain.


Vendors Market Sponsored by:

Admission
FREE Admission