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.