Haiti Cultural Exchange

Ti Atis Second Saturdays featuring Jaden Timoun
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11213
Join us for Ti Atis Second Saturdays at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in February featuring a second iteration of Krik? Krak! Haitian Creole storytelling by Jaden Timoun!
In the spirit of oral storytelling that is popular in Haitian culture, Jaden Timoun will host a Krik? Krak! Haitian Creole storytelling session accompanied by song, movement and an arts/crafts activity.
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
2-4pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
As a special offer for the HCX community, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission for 20 people.
Limit 3 tickets per family. (Tickets will be held at the counter on the day of.)
RSVP below!
Attendance free with museum admission.
If free HCX Community RSVP is no longer available on this page, please purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here ».
Spaces limited.
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ABOUT
Ti Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists. Happening the second Saturday of every month from November 2024 to May 2025.

Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou An n Pale with Axelle Liautaud
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join Haiti Cultural Exchange for a conversation with the curator of Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou, Axelle Liautaud, on Thursday, February 13.
Thursday, February 13
6-9pm
6pm: Reception
7pm: An n Pale

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About The Exhibition
Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou, on view at the HCX Gallery is curated from the personal collection of Axelle Liautaud beginning in the 1980s, featuring significant flag makers from that era to the present day.
Join exhibition curator Axelle Liautaud for a special art sale and tour. Find a unique gift for your special someone at an exclusive sale of traditional Haitian flags and beadwork pieces.
More information about the Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou exhibit here.

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About An n Pale
An n Pale | Let’s Talk is an ongoing series of artist talks featuring conversational encounters with artists engaged with issues connected to Haiti and the Diaspora.

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Axelle Liautaud
Axelle Liautaud is a Haitian art historian and curator. She is also a designer who works with artists and craftsmen to create unique items. For more than 30 years, she has worked to promote Haitian art and crafts in Europe and the United States. Axelle started collecting Vodou Flags in the 1980s and was the first to introduce Haitian Flags to the international market. With Virgil Young, she organized a collection of beaded artwork in collaboration with great American artists such as Keith Haring, Alison Saar and others. She has collaborated with many museums on exhibitions of Haitian art—most notably, the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles for The Sacred Art of Vodou (1995) which traveled to major museums, including The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC, The Museum of Natural History, NY, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Axelle has been the curator of exhibitions at the Museum of Naive Art in Paris (Halles St. Pierre) (1988), as well as the Organization of American States in Washington (1999), and the Bass Museum in Miami for the Allegories of Haitian Art exhibition, where the filmmaker Jonathan Demme’s collection was put on display (2006).
Axelle has been a member of Le Centre d’Art’s Board of Directors since 1997 and became Acting President following the 2010 earthquake, the death of Francine Murat, and the collapse of the Centre’s building. After the earthquake, she led efforts to rescue the collections from the rubble, including 4,000 paintings, more than 1,000 sculptures, 500 works on paper, and the largest art and cultural archives in Haiti. In collaboration with the Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project, the art and documents were preserved and eventually returned to the Centre d’Art. As president of the Centre, she organized the Piasa Art Auction in Paris in 2017 and curated the Jasmin Joseph show that opened in Port-au-Prince in 2016 which traveled to various museums in France. Axelle stepped down from her role as President at Le Centre d’Art in 2021.

Mizik Ayiti! featuring TRANPE
2025-03-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Don’t miss the last Mizik Ayiti! concert of the season! Join us for the first Thursday in March for TRANPE!

Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 6–10pm
6pm | Reception & DJ set by Serge Negri
7pm | Performance by TRANPE
9pm | Dance breakdown with DJ Serge Negri

TRANPE is the convergence of Sheila Anozier’s deep relationship with Haitian folk melodies and Vodou and Rufus Cappadocia’s mastery of modal music and polyrhythm. Together, they create a transcendent version of the “Mizik Rasin”.

Get there early & stay after for a special DJ set by DJ Serge Negri!
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ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
TRANPE is the Brooklyn based group of vocalist Sheila Anozier and cellist Rufus Cappadocia. Together, they create a vibrant tribute to Vodou culture. Their debut album, Twa Fèy, Twa Rasin, was released in 2024 and also features Haitian master drummer, Bonga Jean Baptiste.
In Haitian Kreyòl, tranpe (to soak) is the name of a powerful drink where medicinal leaves and roots are soaked and infused in an unrefined rum, called kleren. The power of the songs is in the roots and leaves while the cello is the catalyst. This healing alchemy infuses their repertoire, and the traditional Vodou songs carried by Anozier’s voice are embraced by the transcendent expression of the cello. Cappadocia juggles organic rhythms with virtuosity and velocity, and Anozier’s vocal melodies intertwine with the voice of the bow. Her moving vocals add a visceral and spiritual dimension to the music. It invites listeners on a journey through the cultural and spiritual landscape of Haiti, enhanced by the masterful playing of Cappadocia on five-string cello. Acting as both a melodic and rhythmic anchor, the cello offers a lush harmonic background and complex rhythmic textures that are one with Anozier’s vocals.

DJ Serge Negri’s sets bridge genres and places, meshing Haitian traditional and contemporary music, classic hip hop, and global sounds on backbreaking house beats.

Funding provided, in part, by Howard Gilman Foundation.

Ti Atis Second Saturdays featuring Harry Abilhomme teaching Kouwòn Papye
2025-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11213
Join us for Ti Atis Second Saturdays at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in March, building Kouwòn Papye for International Women’s Day with Harry Abilhomme!
Just in time for International Women’s Day, special guest teacher, artist Harry Abilhomme will lead a coronation craft project where participants will build kouwòn papye (paper crowns) adorned with their own drawings and flè (flowers) honoring the women in our community.
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
2-4pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
As a special offer for the HCX community, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission for 20 people.
Limit 3 tickets per family. (Tickets will be held at the counter on the day of.)
RSVP below!
Attendance free with museum admission.
If free HCX Community RSVP is no longer available on this page, please purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here ».
Spaces limited.
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ABOUT
Ti Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists. Happening the second Saturday of every month from November 2024 to May 2025.

Traditional Haitian Flag Making Technique Demonstration with featured artist Mireille Delice
2025-03-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join HCX as we welcome Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou exhibiting artist Mireille Delice. A renowned Haitian flag maker, Delice will share about her global career and distinct technique creating new methods in the vivid art of Haitian traditional beadwork. Moderated by exhibition curator Axelle Liautaud.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
3-6pm
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About The Exhibition
Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou, on view at the HCX Gallery is curated from the personal collection of Axelle Liautaud beginning in the 1980s, featuring significant flag makers from that era to the present day.
Learn more about the significance of Vodou flags, their makers and the vibrant history of these spiritual objects in conversation with Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou’s curator Axelle Liautaud.
More information about the Sacred Banners of Haitian Vodou exhibit here.
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Mireille Delice
Mireille Delice (also spelled Delismé) was born in 1965, in Haiti (Biography below adapted from Wikipedia and other sources).
Delisme’s career began in 1986, when taught sewing and beading techniques by her cousin, Myrlande Constant. Soon after, she began working alongside her cousin in Port-au-Prince at a factory embellishing wedding dresses for export. Following the closing of the factory in 1990 due to political and economic issues, Delisme recalls having a dream in which she was visited by the spirits. When relating the dream to her father, an oungan (vodou priest), he interpreted the message to be from the Vodou spirit or lwa Erzulie. Erzulie, the spirit of love, is represented in vodou tradition by a heart, which was the same design symbolized in Delisme’s dream. Using beads left over from her time at the factory, the heart symbol visualized in her dream became the sequin design for her first drapo (flag).
Delisme recollects having more than one dream in which spirits visited her. During the third dream, she was delivered the message that, “I did not have to work in the factory, but I could learn to work for myself and earn for my family.” In 1990, having lost her job at the factory in conjunction with the lwa messages, Delisme decided to begin her life as an independent artist at age 25. Delisme continued to master her needlework skills by creating more drapo, finding design inspiration from her dreams and Vodou symbols given to her by her father. Delisme’s beadwork incorporates vévé designs that represent traditional Vodou deities and are used to explain divinity and give clarity to life’s expressions and meanings. Her flags represent her spirituality and are used for guidance, wisdom, and healing. Her bright color combinations add to the mood and spirit of each piece. Since becoming an independent artist, Delisme has built an atelier in Haiti. The workshop was constructed to more efficiently assemble the bead-work for her drapo designs. Delisme describes the envisioned designs to a paid artist to be drawn or traced for the drapo and once done, is passed on to be beaded by Delisme herself or one of the seven artists employed at the workshop.
In January 2010, Delisme’s hometown was at the epicenter of a massive earthquake. Delisme and her family were among those affected by the earthquakes destruction. “I felt I had to express the disaster in Haiti in my artwork.”
In 2011, Delisme’s work Catastrophe du 12 Janvier, a Vodou flag created to depict the crumpled buildings and the bodies of the dead caused by the earthquake, was part of an exhibit at the Museum of International Folk Art titled “The Arts of Survival: Folk Expression in the Face of Natural Disaster.” The same work was exhibited in Kathmandu, Nepal in Spring, 2022 as part of the Kathmandu Triennale. Delisme has displayed and sold her works at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market for many years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2024).
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Axelle Liautaud
Axelle Liautaud is a Haitian art historian and curator. She is also a designer who works with artists and craftsmen to create unique items. For more than 30 years, she has worked to promote Haitian art and crafts in Europe and the United States. Axelle started collecting Vodou Flags in the 1980s and was the first to introduce Haitian Flags to the international market. With Virgil Young, she organized a collection of beaded artwork in collaboration with great American artists such as Keith Haring, Alison Saar and others. She has collaborated with many museums on exhibitions of Haitian art—most notably, the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles for The Sacred Art of Vodou (1995) which traveled to major museums, including The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC, The Museum of Natural History, NY, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Axelle has been the curator of exhibitions at the Museum of Naive Art in Paris (Halles St. Pierre) (1988), as well as the Organization of American States in Washington (1999), and the Bass Museum in Miami for the Allegories of Haitian Art exhibition, where the filmmaker Jonathan Demme’s collection was put on display (2006).
Axelle has been a member of Le Centre d’Art’s Board of Directors since 1997 and became Acting President following the 2010 earthquake, the death of Francine Murat, and the collapse of the Centre’s building. After the earthquake, she led efforts to rescue the collections from the rubble, including 4,000 paintings, more than 1,000 sculptures, 500 works on paper, and the largest art and cultural archives in Haiti. In collaboration with the Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project, the art and documents were preserved and eventually returned to the Centre d’Art. As president of the Centre, she organized the Piasa Art Auction in Paris in 2017 and curated the Jasmin Joseph show that opened in Port-au-Prince in 2016 which traveled to various museums in France. Axelle stepped down from her role as President at Le Centre d’Art in 2021.

Exhibition on View: Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti
2025-03-16 - 2025-04-13 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
A Celebration of 40 Years of Haitian Fashion & Cultural Influence
Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) presents Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti, an immersive exhibition honoring four decades of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural identity through the visionary work of Michel Chataigne. This experience blends fashion, history, and storytelling, tracing the evolution of Haitian and Caribbean style on the global stage.
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
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ABOUT THE EXHIBTION
Explore Michel’s legacy through a collection of Chataigne’s most iconic designs, fashion campaigns, and creative milestones. From haute couture to carnival costumes, see how traditional artistry meets contemporary design. Discover how fashion and identity are woven together, shaping Haiti’s place in the global fashion world. View archival photography, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive memorabilia documenting the story of the innovative Haitian aesthetics spanning Michel’s career.
Fashion is more than clothing—it’s a statement of identity, resilience, and history.
Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti is a tribute to a designer who has dedicated 40 years to uplifting Haitian culture, shaping the narrative of Caribbean fashion and inspiring future generations.
Visit the HCX Gallery to view this exhibition and join the artist Michel Chataigne at one of the activations taking place as part of this exhibition.

Opening Reception:
Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 5-8pm
Travaux Manuels:
Fashion & Cultural Identity Workshop with Michel Chataigne: Saturday, March 29 | 2-4:30pm
Michel Chataigne à Travers le Temps:
Fashion Show & An n Pale: Friday, April 11 | 6-9pm

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michel Chataigne is a trailblazing figure in Haitian fashion and beauty, recognized for his 40-year career in the industry as a designer, hair stylist, educator, and cultural icon. Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Michel began his career at 19, opening his first beauty salon in 1984. Over the decades, he has become one of Haiti’s most respected fashion innovators, drawing on his extensive training and love for Haitian culture.
Michel’s passion for the art of beauty led him to study across North America and Europe. He began his advanced academic studies in Cosmetology at Edith Serei in Montreal and continued to refine his skills with advanced degrees from Dudley University in North Carolina, earning both a Master’s and Ph.D. in Cosmetology. He further honed his expertise in Paris at Hair Club International and obtained a certificate in stage direction from Performa in 1995. Throughout his career, he has also attended numerous seminars and workshops with internationally recognized cosmetic lines such as Sebastian International.
In 1998, Michel expanded his impact in the industry by founding the Michel Hair Design Institute, Haiti’s first cosmetology school aimed at training the next generation of stylists, makeup artists, and designers. Many of Michel’s students have gone on to become prominent figures in the industry, both in Haiti and internationally. In 1999, he launched Fashion & Design, his own modeling agency, which has supported and promoted the careers of countless Haitian models and beauty professionals.
Michel’s work extends beyond hairstyling into fashion design and entrepreneurship. His brand includes clothing, handbags, sandals, and accessories, each piece reflecting his commitment to quality and his vision of Haitian beauty. Michel’s early inspirations came from his family, particularly his grandmother’s wardrobe, which instilled in him an appreciation for classic elegance and Haitian heritage. His collections often blend European, American, and African influences, demonstrating a unique style that resonates with his global audience.
A dedicated cultural consultant in etiquette, personal development, and protocol, Michel has contributed to Haitian cultural events for over 25 years, especially as a designer and organizer for the Haitian carnival. His involvement in pageantry includes organizing the Miss Haiti Contest in both Haiti and New York, as well as the Miss Soft and Beautiful Pageant from 1999 to 2003. Since 2003, he has participated in numerous international fashion weeks, showcasing his designs in London, Italy, Jamaica, Florida, the Bahamas, and Martinique.
As a beauty advisor to Group Deka and official representative of Soft’n Free, a prestigious South African company, Michel has introduced innovative products and beauty standards to Haiti. He also supported the launch of Digicel mobile phones in Haiti and Turks and Caicos through his role as a beauty and image consultant.
Michel’s contributions have been celebrated through multiple awards and recognitions. He was named Best Student at Dudley University in 1996 and awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Digicel in 2011. In the same year, he was honored by Haitian Fashion Channels in Florida for his pioneering work in fashion and beauty. He remains an influential member of the Association of Haitian Designers (HAND), and his annual showcases integrate dance, theater, and fashion, celebrating Haitian arts in their entirety.
Michel’s career is defined by his dedication to elevating Haitian culture through fashion and beauty. As he marks his 40th anniversary in the industry, his legacy continues to inspire, educate, and influence both emerging and established Haitian artists. This celebration will not only highlight his career achievements but also honor his lifelong commitment to preserving and promoting Haiti’s beauty to the world.

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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti is presented as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming and Haiti X New York (HXNY), a residency program that brings Haiti-based artists to New York to present their work and engage with Diaspora and broader NYC audiences.
Artists participate in workshops, panel discussions, and culminating presentations. HXNY narrows the physical and cultural distance between Haitians and Haitian-Americans and lends new insights to historical and current concerns of Haitians in and out of the Diaspora
Funding for this series of Vizyon Atistik programming is provided, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from le Consulat Général d’Haïti and Materials for the Arts.

Exhibition On View: Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou by Franck H. Godefroy
2025-03-16 - 2025-04-13 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou — A photo series dedicated to our community, our people, our home—OUR SOUL.
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
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From The Artist
“Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou explores my journey as a photographer. A journey of discovery through exploring abstract, surreal, and conceptual storytelling. A journey that has taught me the power of connections, friendships, closeness and openness. A journey that has shown me how important community can be and how our future depends on it.
I’m always grateful for those who create spaces for us to gather. These spaces are where l’ve felt the most comfortable and the safest. This is an opportunity to do the same.
Photography has given me the opportunity to explore connections. These connections are an experience, both simple and deep. The camera stands in-between. My work exists to create a safe space for myself, who I create projects with, and for the world to feel and to mindfully experience. I simply do it because I love it. Photography has taught me flow, which is how a soul navigates the present. I see it through my lens and ink it on a photo paper. It’s an honor for me to create.”
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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Franck Henry Godefroy is a Haitian born photographer. He describes his work as a balance between a setting, its composition and Its emptiness. He welcomes and appreciates ambiguity through the minimalism of his work. Photography was a hobby for the beginning years but he has progressively felt the want to explore and expand in a more purposeful way. He’s honed his lens in his journey to master his craft and show others the same beauty he sees in the world around him.

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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou by Franck H. Godefroy is presented as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming.
Funding is provided, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Opening Reception: Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti, and Franck H. Godefroy, Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou
2025-03-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join HCX for the opening reception of two unique shows: Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti in the Gallery and Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou by Franck H. Godefroy
A Celebration of Fashion and Photography.
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Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti
This immersive exhibition honors four decades of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural identity through the visionary work of Michel Chataigne. This experience blends fashion, history, and storytelling, tracing the evolution of Haitian and Caribbean style on the global stage.
Explore Michel’s legacy through a collection of Chataigne’s most iconic designs, fashion campaigns, and creative milestones. From haute couture to carnival costumes, see how traditional artistry meets contemporary design. Discover how fashion and identity are woven together, shaping Haiti’s place in the global fashion world. View archival photography, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive memorabilia documenting the story of the innovative Haitian aesthetics spanning Michel’s career.
Exhibition on view from
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
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Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou — A photo series dedicated to our community, our people, our home—OUR SOUL.
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
Learn More Here»
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti is presented as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming and Haiti X New York (HXNY), a residency program that brings Haiti-based artists to New York to present their work and engage with Diaspora and broader NYC audiences.
Artists participate in workshops, panel discussions, and culminating presentations. HXNY narrows the physical and cultural distance between Haitians and Haitian-Americans and lends new insights to historical and current concerns of Haitians in and out of the Diaspora
Funding for this series of Vizyon Atistik programming is provided, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from le Consulat Général d’Haïti and Materials for the Arts.

Haiti X New York | Travaux Manuels: Fashion & Cultural Identity Workshop with Michel Chataigne
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:30 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
A hands-on experience in Haitian fashion, heritage, and sustainability.
This interactive workshop, led by Michel Chataigne and guest designers, explores how Haitian craftsmanship shapes global fashion and how sustainability is a key part of traditional design practices.
Open to all levels—whether you’re an aspiring designer, a fashion lover, or just curious about Haitian style.
RSVP Required. Limited Capacity.
What to Expect:

Haitian Craftsmanship: Embroidery, artisanal detailing, and finishing techniques.
Eco-Friendly Fashion: Upcycling, sustainability, and the intersection of culture & innovation.
Identity & Style: How cultural roots shape creative expression and personal branding.
Creative Networking: Connect with designers, artists, and fashion enthusiasts.

This workshop is presented as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming and Michel Chataigne’s Haiti X New York residency & exhibition, Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti.
Exhibition on view from
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
Learn more here about the exhibition here.

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HAITI X NY
Haiti X New York (HXNY) is a residency program that brings Haiti-based artists to New York to present their work and engage with Diaspora and broader NYC audiences.
Artists participate in workshops, panel discussions, and culminating presentations. HXNY narrows the physical and cultural distance between Haitians and Haitian-Americans and lends new insights to historical and current concerns of Haitians in and out of the Diaspora
Funding for this series of Vizyon Atistik programming is provided, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from le Consulat Général d’Haïti and Materials for the Arts.

Haitian & Afrocentric Hair Community Photography Day with Franck H. Godefroy
2025-04-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
A photo session where we photograph Haitian/Afrocentric hair. Vizyon Atistik exhibiting artist Franck H. Godefroy welcomes the public for a collaborative session to show off their styled do, meet up, and sign up for a portrait by the artist.

Sunday, April 6, 2025
2-6pm

Sign up for a time window on the day-of the event by visiting the HCX Studio starting at 1pm. Slots are first come, first serve. Limited slots available. RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
Presented as part of Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou by Franck H. Godefroy currently on view in the HCX Studio as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Franck Henry Godefroy is a Haitian born photographer. He describes his work as a balance between a setting, its composition and Its emptiness. He welcomes and appreciates ambiguity through the minimalism of his work. Photography was a hobby for the beginning years but he has progressively felt the want to explore and expand in a more purposeful way. He’s honed his lens in his journey to master his craft and show others the same beauty he sees in the world around him.

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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou by Franck H. Godefroy is presented as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming.
Funding is provided, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Haiti X New York | Michel Chataigne à Travers le Temps: Fashion Show & An n Pale
2025-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
A Tribute to Michel’s Journey
This is more than a runway show—it’s a visual timeline of Michel Chataigne’s career, featuring his most iconic pieces from the 80s to today. This showcase highlights the innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling that have defined his fashion legacy.
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The evening’s program will also include:

Post-Fashion Show An n Pale moderated by Garvenchy Nicolas
Haitian-American designer Garvenchy Nicolas, founder of Vinshēk, will lead a conversation on Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti. Garvenchy’s 1804 Capois collection pays tribute to Haiti’s revolutionary spirit, blending fashion with cultural storytelling. As a designer and entrepreneur, he will guide a discussion with Michel on his four-decade career, the evolution of Haitian fashion, and its global impact.
Special Opening Performance by Steven Labady
Award-winning dancer, actor, and model Steven Labady will open the fashion show with a Haitian contemporary ballet solo. Labady, who has performed with Billy Porter and as a guest artist at Brooklyn Ballet, will blend movement, culture, and storytelling, setting the tone for this extraordinary evening.

Dress Code: Haitian elegance meets bold creativity.
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RSVP required, does not guarantee seating.
Seating first come, first served.
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This event is presented as part of HCX’s ongoing Vizyon Atistik visual arts programming and Michel Chataigne’s Haiti X New York residency & exhibition, Michel Chataigne, La Mode et Haïti.
Exhibition on view from
Sunday, March 16 – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
Learn more here about the exhibition here.

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HAITI X NY
Haiti X New York (HXNY) is a residency program that brings Haiti-based artists to New York to present their work and engage with Diaspora and broader NYC audiences.
Artists participate in workshops, panel discussions, and culminating presentations. HXNY narrows the physical and cultural distance between Haitians and Haitian-Americans and lends new insights to historical and current concerns of Haitians in and out of the Diaspora.
Funding for this series of Vizyon Atistik programming is provided, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from le Consulat Général d’Haïti and Materials for the Arts.

Ti Atis Second Saturdays: Wild Seeds Workshop with Laurena Finéus
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11213
Join us for Ti Atis Second Saturdays at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in April for a Wild Seeds Workshop with Laurena Finéus!
Wild Seeds is a mixed-media art workshop activating young artists to use their creativity and explore the nature in the world around them! Through drawing, painting, and collage, they’ll bring their ideas to life while thinking about:

What makes their favorite places special?
How do they connect with nature, animals, and their surroundings?
What friendships do they have with plants and animals?

Each child will create their own magical garden, mixing together places that feel important to them. Along the way, they’ll learn cool art skills like composition and color and learn how our community’s history relates to nature and outdoor spaces.
No matter their age or skill level, every child gets to express themselves in their own special way—Wild Seeds is for everyone!
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
2-4pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
As a special offer for the HCX community, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission for 20 people.
Limit 3 tickets per family. (Tickets will be held at the counter on the day of.)
RSVP below!
Attendance free with museum admission.
If free HCX Community RSVP is no longer available on this page, please purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here ».
Spaces limited.
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ABOUT
Ti Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists. Happening the second Saturday of every month from November 2024 to May 2025.

On View: Lakou NOU Culminating Expo
2025-04-27 - 2025-05-10 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
A week-long exhibition featuring the culmination of work from the LakouNOU 2024 Artists-In-Residence over the past year.
On View
Sunday, April 27 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND TO MAY 10TH, 2025
Gallery Hours
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;Wednesday by appointment.

The 2024 Lakou NOU Culminating Expo highlights four expressive and collaborative projects that seek to empower, understand, and archive the Haitian experience. This cohort of artists explore core themes of personal and collective history, identity, and creative empowerment in Brooklyn’s Haitian community. Through oral history, creative cultural mapping, multimedia and visual art installations, Lakou NOU artists-in-residence Tania Balan-Gaubert, Zamí Germain, Watson Mere, and Stephanie Pierre welcome us into a dynamic experience highlighting the power of storytelling, documentation, and cultural narrative.
This week-long exhibition presents the artists’ work in conversation with each other, highlighting their distinct approach to unpacking stories and approaches to cultural preservation in Brooklyn.
Unlike traditional artmaking, where an artistic creation amplifies a sole perspective, Lakou NOU residents generated their projects collaboratively with community members, providing creative outlets to convey inner experiences and share histories that are rarely shared or often under-presented. The Lakou NOU Culminating Expo will include visual art installations, audio soundscapes, participatory workshops, spoken word and musical performances, and an interactive map.
Established in 2016, Haiti Cultural Exchange’s Lakou NOU artist residency program provides artists of Haitian descent with the opportunity to create and present new work by connecting their skills and talents to historically underserved Brooklyn neighborhoods, home to generations of Haitians and Haitian-Americans: Crown Heights, Canarsie, East Flatbush, and Flatbush. Lakou NOU artists develop collaborative community engagement projects that address neighborhood issues and highlight community assets. Artists in residence received individualized mentorship from HCX staff and interacted with each other as a cohort through discussion and support around topics relevant to Lakou NOU projects. HCX-facilitated additional professional development workshops and exchanges with a consortium of community stakeholders and creative placekeeping professionals.
Join us for the Expo Showcase on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6-9pm. Details Here »

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This program is made possible in part by the Jerome Foundation.

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EXHIBITOR DECRIPTIONS

Tania Balan-Gaubert, Canarsie
STR.DST.MRKT. (pronounced Stardust Market) is an innovative mobile creative platform inspired by the vibrancy of the Haitian marketplace and the dynamic spirit of Tap Tap vehicles. Combining elements of a hands-on studio, gallery, and concept shop, this project reimagines public spaces as hubs for creativity, cultural exchange, and community engagement.
This conceptual art project envisioned a community-based experimental mobile market where art is a shared, lived experience that strengthens community bonds, sparks dialogue, and reflects the transformative power of creativity in Canarsie. As a collaborative, maker-driven initiative, STR.DST.MRKT. invited local artists, artisans, and community members through an open call to co-create a hybrid space where art, commerce, and social dialogue intersect. By transforming a mobile structure—such as a retrofitted dollar van or box truck—into a traveling cultural market, STR.DST.MRKT. activated the southeastern Brooklyn neighborhood/lakou of Canarsie, cultivating innovation, and celebrating the diverse voices of its collaborators and partnerships.
This nomadic marketplace showcased artwork and crafts, an exhibition, and hosted pop-up workshops that amplified the talents and stories of Rasin Okan, Natou Ma’at, Christopher Leveille, and Tania Balan-Gaubert. Rooted in the principles of accessibility, equity, and cultural resilience, STR.DST.MRKT. aligns with broader movements for social and economic empowerment, offering a tangible model for creative engagement that transcends traditional gallery walls.

Laurie Zamí Germain, Crown Heights
LAKOU SEKRÈ // SAKRE is an altar to the queer Haitian experience in Crown Heights. The participatory, oral history installation is inspired by el secreto abierto, or the open secret ~ a phrase coined by Rosmand King to articulate the ways that queerness is the Caribbean moves as something seen but unsaid, resulting in a mandate of discretion around what is perceived as culturally transgressive approaches to love and sexuality.
The installation’s hollow, circular shape mimics the experience of the open secret, while the materials it is made of are informed by oral history interviews had throughout Laurie’s residency project, exploring themes of visibility/invisibility, religion/spirituality, home/belonging. The strung cowrie shells are interpretations of the rosaries Nat invited into the conversation while reflecting the rituals that grounded them in their Haitian church as a child. The religious reference also pays homage to Marla’s background as a former Jehovah’s Witness and evolving spiritual practice. The use of cowrie shells, an ancient symbol of wealth and contemporary reference to African Traditional Religions, such as Haitian Vodou, evokes the spirit of Ginen that Akesh carries with them. In this way, the installation is an altar, not only to the Lakou Nou La narrators, but to the role of religion and spirituality as a portal for queerness in Haitian cultural fabric, and a reference to the indigeneity of gender and sexual creativity seen within Haitian traditional religion. The photos strung between the rosaries become material markers of memory, creating a semi-transparent boundary between the inside and outside of the circle in order to invert the open secrets mandate of discretion by allowing those standing inside it to be seen within a queer experience. The conch shells suspended in the center invite pairs to step in and listen with curiosity to the stories of Nat, Marla, and Akesh in reflection of their own experiences as queer Haitians in our Lakou.
LAKOU SEKRÈ // SAKRE makes undeniable what hides in plain sight in terms of the queer diasporic Haitian experience: the laughter, the love, the invisibility, the tension, the tenderness, the care, the things that our Lakou’s house but often refuse to home. The installation denies that refusal through an embodied encounter with the open secret, and the invitation to step into its embrace and listen to the life worlds alive within.

Watson Mere, Flatbush
Yon Nouvo Rèv is comprised of three interconnected pieces spanning the mediums of visual arts, video, and performance art, all rooted in his residency’s focal theme: Haitian spirituality and its relationship to the modern-day Haitian, particularly those living in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
“Potomitan” is an 8-foot by 7-foot painting inspired by the central pillar of Haitian Vodou temples that go by the same name, which serves as a conduit for the Loa to enter the physical world. Throughout his residency, Watson explored the potomitan’s significance as a spiritual gateway and the painting symbolizes the magnitude and gravity of these portals.
Mere’s video piece features interviews with three Haitian women and three Haitian men from Flatbush and Brooklyn, offering diverse perspectives on their relationships with Haitian spirituality, particularly Vodou. These conversations provide an intimate look at how Haitian spirituality permeates identity, whether openly embraced or quietly embedded in the subconscious.
Lastly, his performance art piece, Modern Ancient Entity, is a four-minute dialogue in which the protagonist grapples with his Christian upbringing and the persistent presence of the Loa, who reveal themselves in his dreams and daily life. This internal struggle reflects the complex interplay between ancestral spirituality and colonial religious influence, a duality many Haitians continue to navigate today.
Together, these works of art illuminate the ever-evolving presence of Haitian spirituality in contemporary life and finding creative voice while seeking this connection.

Stephanie Pierre, East Flatbush
Roots to Routes is a digital map that follows the story of Haitian social action movements that have taken place in East Flatbush, identifying the physical locations related to those movements as well as the organizations that were involved with those movements as well.
Tracing key moments in history and subsequent watershed social action movements of the Brooklyn Haitian community, Roots and Routes creatively highlights cultural context and historical information, navigating archival materials and accounts from following five moments in Haitian history: The Fall of “Baby Doc” in 1986, March on Brooklyn Bridge in April 1990, The Military Coup of Jean Betrand Aristide in 1991, Police violence against Haitian Immigrants (Abner Louima/Patrick Dorismond), and The 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti in January 2010.
Three of these stories were activated to draw local attention to the publicly accessible digital resource map, physical photographs, ephemera, and microfilm of select moments were placed on the facade and in the windows of places in East Flatbush that serve as sites of information exchange – Bonbonbon and the Brooklyn Public Library – Clarendon Branch.
Elements from those public installation sites highlighting the community story on the assault of Abner Louima in August 1997, the murder of Patrick Dorismond in March 2000, and the AIDS policy protest march across the Brooklyn Bridge in April 1990 are exhibited here.
Collaged microfilm periodicals from well known Haitian publications of the time, Haiti Progres and Haiti Observateur, alongside noteworthy New York based publications The New York Times and The New York Daily News will set the foundation of this installation. The layered disorder of these archival materials represents the disorienting journey of collecting this information through the lens of the first generation Haitian American, seeking and locating a mosaic of information, connections, and materials to build a mere snapshot of community history.
Map illustrations recontextualize the boundaries of the East Flatbush neighborhood by marking locations connected to researched historical moments (identified by conch shells) and local institutions and sites of interest that give East Flatbush its textured character.
Key snippets from event specific media, ephemera, and a very Haitian American playlist embody the blending of Haitian and Brooklyn culture formed during that time offer context before leading to a space of remembrance for the 15th year anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti, the 25th anniversary of Patrick Dorismond’s murder and the 25th anniversary of the March on Brooklyn Bridge.

Lakou NOU Culminating Expo Showcase
2025-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join us for an evening of conversation and celebration surrounding the culmination of work from the LakouNOU 2024 Artists-In-Residence over the past year.

Expo Showcase
Thursday, May 1, 2025
6-9pm

The 2024 Lakou NOU Culminating Expo highlights four expressive and collaborative projects that seek to empower, understand, and archive the Haitian experience. This cohort of artists explore core themes of personal and collective history, identity, and creative empowerment in Brooklyn’s Haitian community. Through oral history, creative cultural mapping, multimedia and visual art installations, Lakou NOU artists-in-residence Tania Balan-Gaubert, Zamí Germain, Watson Mere, and Stephanie Pierre welcome us into a dynamic experience highlighting the power of storytelling, documentation, and cultural narrative.
This free event and week-long exhibition presents the artists’ work in conversation with each other, highlighting their distinct approach to unpacking stories and approaches to cultural preservation in Brooklyn.
Unlike traditional artmaking, where an artistic creation amplifies a sole perspective, Lakou NOU residents generated their projects collaboratively with community members, providing creative outlets to convey inner experiences and share histories that are rarely shared or often under-presented. The Lakou NOU Culminating Expo will include visual art installations, audio soundscapes, participatory workshops, spoken word and musical performances, and an interactive map.
Established in 2016, Haiti Cultural Exchange’s Lakou NOU artist residency program provides artists of Haitian descent with the opportunity to create and present new work by connecting their skills and talents to historically underserved Brooklyn neighborhoods, home to generations of Haitians and Haitian-Americans: Crown Heights, Canarsie, East Flatbush, and Flatbush. Lakou NOU artists develop collaborative community engagement projects that address neighborhood issues and highlight community assets. Artists in residence received individualized mentorship from HCX staff and interacted with each other as a cohort through discussion and support around topics relevant to Lakou NOU projects. HCX-facilitated additional professional development workshops and exchanges with a consortium of community stakeholders and creative placekeeping professionals.

Exhibition On View
Sunday, April 27 – Sunday, May 4, 2025
Gallery Hours
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;Wednesday by appointment.

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This program is made possible in part by the Jerome Foundation.

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EXHIBITOR DECRIPTIONS

Tania Balan-Gaubert, Canarsie
STR.DST.MRKT. (pronounced Stardust Market) is an innovative mobile creative platform inspired by the vibrancy of the Haitian marketplace and the dynamic spirit of Tap Tap vehicles. Combining elements of a hands-on studio, gallery, and concept shop, this project reimagines public spaces as hubs for creativity, cultural exchange, and community engagement.
This conceptual art project envisioned a community-based experimental mobile market where art is a shared, lived experience that strengthens community bonds, sparks dialogue, and reflects the transformative power of creativity in Canarsie. As a collaborative, maker-driven initiative, STR.DST.MRKT. invited local artists, artisans, and community members through an open call to co-create a hybrid space where art, commerce, and social dialogue intersect. By transforming a mobile structure—such as a retrofitted dollar van or box truck—into a traveling cultural market, STR.DST.MRKT. activated the southeastern Brooklyn neighborhood/lakou of Canarsie, cultivating innovation, and celebrating the diverse voices of its collaborators and partnerships.
This nomadic marketplace showcased artwork and crafts, an exhibition, and hosted pop-up workshops that amplified the talents and stories of Rasin Okan, Natou Ma’at, Christopher Leveille, and Tania Balan-Gaubert. Rooted in the principles of accessibility, equity, and cultural resilience, STR.DST.MRKT. aligns with broader movements for social and economic empowerment, offering a tangible model for creative engagement that transcends traditional gallery walls.

Laurie Zamí Germain, Crown Heights
LAKOU SEKRÈ // SAKRE is an altar to the queer Haitian experience in Crown Heights. The participatory, oral history installation is inspired by el secreto abierto, or the open secret ~ a phrase coined by Rosmand King to articulate the ways that queerness is the Caribbean moves as something seen but unsaid, resulting in a mandate of discretion around what is perceived as culturally transgressive approaches to love and sexuality.
The installation’s hollow, circular shape mimics the experience of the open secret, while the materials it is made of are informed by oral history interviews had throughout Laurie’s residency project, exploring themes of visibility/invisibility, religion/spirituality, home/belonging. The strung cowrie shells are interpretations of the rosaries Nat invited into the conversation while reflecting the rituals that grounded them in their Haitian church as a child. The religious reference also pays homage to Marla’s background as a former Jehovah’s Witness and evolving spiritual practice. The use of cowrie shells, an ancient symbol of wealth and contemporary reference to African Traditional Religions, such as Haitian Vodou, evokes the spirit of Ginen that Akesh carries with them. In this way, the installation is an altar, not only to the Lakou Nou La narrators, but to the role of religion and spirituality as a portal for queerness in Haitian cultural fabric, and a reference to the indigeneity of gender and sexual creativity seen within Haitian traditional religion. The photos strung between the rosaries become material markers of memory, creating a semi-transparent boundary between the inside and outside of the circle in order to invert the open secrets mandate of discretion by allowing those standing inside it to be seen within a queer experience. The conch shells suspended in the center invite pairs to step in and listen with curiosity to the stories of Nat, Marla, and Akesh in reflection of their own experiences as queer Haitians in our Lakou.
LAKOU SEKRÈ // SAKRE makes undeniable what hides in plain sight in terms of the queer diasporic Haitian experience: the laughter, the love, the invisibility, the tension, the tenderness, the care, the things that our Lakou’s house but often refuse to home. The installation denies that refusal through an embodied encounter with the open secret, and the invitation to step into its embrace and listen to the life worlds alive within.

Watson Mere, Flatbush
Yon Nouvo Rèv is comprised of three interconnected pieces spanning the mediums of visual arts, video, and performance art, all rooted in his residency’s focal theme: Haitian spirituality and its relationship to the modern-day Haitian, particularly those living in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
“Potomitan” is an 8-foot by 7-foot painting inspired by the central pillar of Haitian Vodou temples that go by the same name, which serves as a conduit for the Loa to enter the physical world. Throughout his residency, Watson explored the potomitan’s significance as a spiritual gateway and the painting symbolizes the magnitude and gravity of these portals.
Mere’s video piece features interviews with three Haitian women and three Haitian men from Flatbush and Brooklyn, offering diverse perspectives on their relationships with Haitian spirituality, particularly Vodou. These conversations provide an intimate look at how Haitian spirituality permeates identity, whether openly embraced or quietly embedded in the subconscious.
Lastly, his performance art piece, Modern Ancient Entity, is a four-minute dialogue in which the protagonist grapples with his Christian upbringing and the persistent presence of the Loa, who reveal themselves in his dreams and daily life. This internal struggle reflects the complex interplay between ancestral spirituality and colonial religious influence, a duality many Haitians continue to navigate today.
Together, these works of art illuminate the ever-evolving presence of Haitian spirituality in contemporary life and finding creative voice while seeking this connection.

Stephanie Pierre, East Flatbush
Roots to Routes is a digital map that follows the story of Haitian social action movements that have taken place in East Flatbush, identifying the physical locations related to those movements as well as the organizations that were involved with those movements as well.
Tracing key moments in history and subsequent watershed social action movements of the Brooklyn Haitian community, Roots and Routes creatively highlights cultural context and historical information, navigating archival materials and accounts from following five moments in Haitian history: The Fall of “Baby Doc” in 1986, March on Brooklyn Bridge in April 1990, The Military Coup of Jean Betrand Aristide in 1991, Police violence against Haitian Immigrants (Abner Louima/Patrick Dorismond), and The 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti in January 2010.
Three of these stories were activated to draw local attention to the publicly accessible digital resource map, physical photographs, ephemera, and microfilm of select moments were placed on the facade and in the windows of places in East Flatbush that serve as sites of information exchange – Bonbonbon and the Brooklyn Public Library – Clarendon Branch.
Elements from those public installation sites highlighting the community story on the assault of Abner Louima in August 1997, the murder of Patrick Dorismond in March 2000, and the AIDS policy protest march across the Brooklyn Bridge in April 1990 are exhibited here.
Collaged microfilm periodicals from well known Haitian publications of the time, Haiti Progres and Haiti Observateur, alongside noteworthy New York based publications The New York Times and The New York Daily News will set the foundation of this installation. The layered disorder of these archival materials represents the disorienting journey of collecting this information through the lens of the first generation Haitian American, seeking and locating a mosaic of information, connections, and materials to build a mere snapshot of community history.
Map illustrations recontextualize the boundaries of the East Flatbush neighborhood by marking locations connected to researched historical moments (identified by conch shells) and local institutions and sites of interest that give East Flatbush its textured character.
Key snippets from event specific media, ephemera, and a very Haitian American playlist embody the blending of Haitian and Brooklyn culture formed during that time offer context before leading to a space of remembrance for the 15th year anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti, the 25th anniversary of Patrick Dorismond’s murder and the 25th anniversary of the March on Brooklyn Bridge.

Mizik Ayiti! featuring the Michael LeMorin Quartet
2025-05-04 12:00 - 15:15 | Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Avenue, Brookyln, NY, United States
Join HCX at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the Osbourne Garden on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 for Mizik Ayiti! featuring The Michael LeMorin Quartet!

The Michael LeMorin Quartet takes its listeners on a tour from Haiti through the Caribbean to Brazil—but always back to Haiti. Styles travel from reggae to twoubadou (Haitian troubadour) to samba and bossa nova dance on a jazz foundation. A repertoire of classics alongside original compositions by Mr. LeMorin with lyrics in Kreyòl, French, and English speak to both mind and heart. This performance will celebrate springtime, love, and the incomparable country of Haiti.

Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the Osbourne Garden
Two performances at 12:00pm and 2:30pm

Presented in collaboration with Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Free with Garden admission. Click here to purchase tickets for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Vizyon Atistik Open Call for Young Haitian Artists
2025-05-09 | NY
Young people are the architects of our future, encountering new and ancient hurdles and visioning a world that demands innovation and possibility. What can we learn from them?
This open call exhibition for artists of Haitian descent ages 17-25 highlights the creative work of a new generation of artists & makers informing the world about the evolving Haitian experience. Pulling from the legacy of atis engage (engaged artists) of countless generations, HCX asks young creatives to bring their expression to HCX Gallery.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, May 9, 2025 by Midnight.

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DATES
Spring 2025 | Exhibition dates to be announced.

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NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
APPLICATION: Vizyon Atistik Open Call for Young Haitian Artists »

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Call for Submissions: Emerging Haitian Artists (Ages 17-25) in NYC
Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) is excited to invite emerging Haitian artists, ages 17 to 25, based in New York City to submit their work for an upcoming exhibition. This is an opportunity to showcase your artistic voice, connect with the HCX community, and be part of a space that celebrates Haitian culture, heritage, and creativity.
We are looking for select pieces that uplift and inform the world about the evolving Haitian experience. Whether you work in painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, or digital art, we encourage you to share your vision with us.
This HCX Vizyon Atistik open call exhibition will highlight the creative work of a new generation of artists & makers informing the world about the evolving Haitian experience. Pulling from the legacy of atis engage (engaged artists) of countless generations, HCX asks young creatives to bring their expression to HCX Gallery.
Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

Open to artists of Haitian descent (including first- and second-generation) ages 17-25
Must be currently based in New York City
Work should align with HCX’s commitment of celebrating our culture, thriving together, and emphasizing the evolving Haitian experience.
Artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration

Deadline to Submit: Friday, May 9, 2025 by Midnight.
Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the HCX Studio, gain exposure, and engage with a vibrant community of fellow artists, cultural organizers, and art lovers.
To submit your work, please apply using the HCX Vizyon Atistik 2025 Young Artist Submission Form linked below. Apply by submitting:

Artist Name, Contact Information, and Website (if applicable)
A short bio (200 words max)
A brief artist statement (optional)
Supplements:

ARTWORK: High-quality images of up to three artworks available in NYC for exhibition (with title, medium, and dimensions)
CREATIVE ACTIVATION: A description of one proposed creative activation (up to 350 words). Activation ideas include ideas such as a wellness or arts-focused workshop, training, or event (e.g. zine workshop, readings, meditation training, etc.). Proposed activities must be able to host up to 20 people minimum.

For any questions, please contact Kassandra@HaitiCulturalX.org.
We look forward to seeing your work and celebrating the creativity of young Haitian artists in NYC!

Ti Atis Second Saturdays Haitian Heritage Month Selebrasyon!
2025-05-10 11:30 - 16:00 | Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11213
Join us for the season finale of HCX Ti Atis Second Saturday series at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
Ti Atis Haitian Heritage Month Selebrasyon!—a joyful, immersive celebration of Haitian culture! This special day is packed with family-friendly fun, featuring vibrant dance, hands-on arts and crafts workshops, and captivating storytelling rooted in Haitian culture and traditions.
Bring the whole family and experience the richness of Haiti’s heritage through creativity, movement, and community.
Featuring some of our favorite Ti Atis Second Saturday artists, be there for a day-long carousel of fun & Haitian pride!
11:30am-12:30pm on the Rooftop Terrace: Percussionist Sky Menesky and dancer Alexandra Jean Joseph of Immamou Lele start the day’s celebration with Haitian dance & drumming! Get moving using traditional movement and body percussion to learn about Haitian music.
1:00-2:00pm on the BK Voices: Jaden Timoun will host a Krik? Krak! Haitian Creole storytelling session accompanied by song & movement.
3:00-4:00pm in the Commons Theater: Join Master Puppeteer Emmanuel Elpenord in building charming table top puppets and sharing a silly Haitian folktale. Warm up your animal voices!

Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Three sessions from 11:30am-4pm (11:30am, 1pm, and 3pm)
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213

As a special offer for the HCX community, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission for 20 people.
Limit 3 tickets per family. (Tickets will be held at the counter on the day of.)
RSVP below!
Attendance free with museum admission.
If free HCX Community RSVP is no longer available on this page, please purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here ».
Spaces limited.
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ABOUT
Ti Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists. Happening the second Saturday of every month from November 2024 to May 2025.

Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon!
2025-05-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Prospect Park Boat House, 101 East Dr., Brooklyn, New York, 11225
In celebration of the 222nd anniversary of the Haitian Flag, Haiti Cultural Exchange in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance present a Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon!
Thursday, May 15, 2025
5 – 9pm
performance at 6:30pm
Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Featuring live music by the world-famous & revered Haitian big band Tabou Combo, dance performances, artisanal vendors and more!
Featuring artisan vendors:

From the Arxhive,
Yoto and Claire,
VivLiv Books,
Kreyol Soul Pieces,
Zansèt Botanica,
Bon Pâtés,
Lakou Cafe
and more!

Get Tickets to Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon here! »
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This event is in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance. Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the Park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. Learn more at www.prospectpark.org.

Exhibition On View: Je Louvri Jenès la Wè | With Open Eyes the Youth See
2025-06-05 - 2025-07-06 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
This open call exhibition for artists of Haitian descent highlights the creative work of a new generation of artists & makers informing the world about the evolving Haitian experience.
Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Pulling from the legacy of atis engage (engaged artists) of countless generations, HCX asks young creatives to bring their expression to HCX Gallery.
Young people are the architects of our future, encountering new and ancient hurdles and visioning a world that demands innovation and possibility. What can we learn from them? What vision do they share with us? This exhibition highlights textural perspectives of young NYC-based Haitian artists working in a spectrum of mediums. Their paintings, sculptural, and photographic work connects us to new and continued realities of urban, political, and personal life.
Join HCX on Thursday, June 12 from 6-9pm for the opening reception.
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ARTISTS

Isaihrine Bosse
Ani Brutus
Marques DeLoney
Dominique Dorvil
Aisha Jean-Charles
Beverly Joseph
Aleyana Momplaisir
Ismaelle Oriental
Cici Osias
Stephanie Pierre
Robert Provilus
Morvens Regis
Jazmine Saint-Victor
Tiffany Salas

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CURATED BY
Harry Abilhomme, Kassandra Khalil, Watson Mere & Régine M. Roumain
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Isaihrine Bosse, a Brooklyn-born artist, was recognized for her talent early on, becoming a member of the National Arts Honor Society. In 2014, she was honored with the presidency of the society, displaying her exceptional leadership skills. Isaihrine Bosse is a multidimensional Artist specializing in poetry, painting and pottery. Bosse’s artistic journey took an exciting turn when she allowed her two-year-old son who is now five to join her in creating paintings in 2020. That same year, she was inducted into the Converse Allstars Team, an influential collective driving change through the arts.
Bosse’s work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including the renowned “”From Haiti With Love”” at the Box Factory in Brooklyn, NY, which featured a group of talented Haitian artists. Looking ahead, Bosse plans to attend workshops to further enhance her career and will host engaging paint and sip events for adults, as well as paint and punch events for kids.
Currently residing in Long Island, NY, Isaihrine Bosse’s artistic endeavors continue to evolve as she works on a new collection of poems and paintings, inspired by her life experiences and the world around her.
Bosse’s iconic signature the “eye” originally named “Long-legged Larry” represents Isaihrine and all the colors and visions she sees within herself, the world, others, and many timelines. Born to be wild is a limitless design platform created to showcase infinite capabilities through art and design.
Ani Brutus is a Haitian-Filipino Interdisciplinary artist, based in Jamaica-Queens, New York. Of their family’s first generation born in the United States, Brutus explores how ancestors reveal themselves in daily life. They explore built infrastructure, the natural world, and commonplace objects as sites of sacred geometry. Through the layering of paint, fiber arts, installation, and various printmaking techniques, Brutus cultivates portals between ancestry and the diaspora. These multidimensional forms emphasize that multiple realities can exist in tandem. Celebrating how heritage and relationship to the land is a love that perseveres across geography and time. Ani Brutus is a founding member of Creative Solidarity, a collective of artists and cultural workers fundraising towards local and international mutual aid causes. Brutus is an undergraduate student at CUNY Hunter College, where they advance their practice in Studio Arts.
Marques DeLoney shares “Telling stories through images is very important to me. The content I enjoyed growing up, whether it be video games, cartoons, or books, all had a discernible visual language. Each unique aesthetic stuck with me. I look up to artists whose style is inimitable, with a sense of imagination that you can’t find anywhere else. I want to create art with these qualities. I am not afraid of experimenting and combining multiple unlikely elements to create something special. It’s my favorite part of the art process.”
Dominique Dorvil is a first-generation Haitian-American, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her body of work investigates themes of cultural identity, self-perception, and the diaspora which are grounded in her experience as a young Black Haitian-American woman. Among her works are pieces intended to spark dialogue about the complex relationship between Haiti and the United States.
Aisha Jean-Charles is a multidisciplinary artist, loctitian, and NASM-certified personal trainer born in Haiti and raised in Queens, New York. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently completing her BSN in nursing. Deeply rooted in her Haitian heritage, Aisha’s work embodies the spiritual, cultural, and ancestral elements that have shaped her journey. Her passions converge through healing arts—be it tending to natural hair, creating spiritually resonant portraits, or promoting wellness of the body, mind, and soul. Fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole, Aisha channels her cultural memory and reverence for Vodou into vibrant representations of the lwa and the Pitit Ginen (Children of Ginen). Through her life and practice, she seeks to honor her ancestors and redefine what it means to be a healer and a storyteller.
Beverlie Joseph is a 23-year-old Haitian maximalist and multidisciplinary artist based in New York. A graduate of NYU with a focus in costume, fashion, and art, she blends bold textures and vivid color palettes inspired by her Caribbean upbringing. Through her work, Beverlie celebrates identity, cultural storytelling, and the unapologetic beauty of excess.
Aleyana Momplaisir is an emerging visual artist born and based in New York City. Her upbringing and professional work with women’s health educators heavily influence her artwork, guiding her to cherish art as both a storytelling form and an educational tool. Aleyana often uses vibrant colors in her traditional and digital pieces, depicting Black people in existing and imagined spaces to evoke memories, reflection, advocacy, optimism, and joy. Further inspiration comes from music, web comics, and anime, which kickstarted her interest in art. In her spare time, Aleyana also experiments creatively with nail art, graphic design, and other visual media.
Ismaelle Oriental is a Brooklyn-born Haitian-American artist with ancestral roots in Léogâne, Haiti. She is an identical twin, raised in a Catholic household that also encouraged pride in Haitian culture and Vodou traditions. A graduate with a BA in Africana and Latino Studies, she is also a healthcare worker committed to improving cultural competency and addressing disparities within healthcare systems. Her creative and professional work is deeply influenced by her identity as a Vodouizan and advocate for Black life, history, and culture. Through education, spoken word, and visual art, she uplifts traditional practices while challenging common misconceptions about Haitian Vodou. Ismaelle’s work serves as a bridge between past and present, spirit and body, ritual and reality.
Cici Osias (b. Baltimore, MD) is a textile artist, photographer and printmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work, full of vibrance, draws influence from Haitian, Black American, Congolese, and Nigerian motifs in order to make meaning of her identity and hold her people close. Within her textiles and printmaking, Cici recognizes the role of cloth as a vessel for storytelling within African, Caribbean, and African American culture. Through this work, she traces the vestiges of shared origin and collective memory across the Black diaspora. Cici’s photographs, all of which are analog, embrace family as a verb and the earth as kin. Most recently Cici’s work has been featured at the Weeksville Heritage Center, and you can see more of her work soon at the Textile Arts Center.
Stephanie Pierre is a Haitian-American artist based in Queens, NYC. Her art is a fusion of vibrant colors, textures, and emotions, reflecting her cultural heritage and personal experiences. As a studio art major with a passion for creative expression, Pierre explore themes of identity, culture, and storytelling. Pierre’s work is a celebration of the beauty and resilience of the Haitian spirit, blended with the diversity and energy of New York City. Through art, Stephanie aims to inspire, uplift, and connect with others. She constantly seeking new ways to express herself, whether through painting, drawing, or mixed media. Pierre’s artistic journey is a reflection of growth, curiosity, and love for the creative process. Stephanie is excited to share her art with others and see how it resonates.
Robert Provilus is an art maker and art teacher, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Binghamton University, where he initially pursued a neuroscience major with the goal of becoming a surgeon. Midway through his college journey, he realized his true passion lay in art, leading him to create an independent major titled Medical Arts—a unique blend of art and science.
Robert’s paintings center Black people, from New York to Ayiti to the global diaspora, with intent to speak directly to a generation of Black dreamers and visionaries. His own art making process was facilitated by a community of teachers, family, and peers who encouraged him to expand on his youthful drawing abilities, and flourish in Edward R. Murrow High School’s prestigious arts program. With foundational exposure to drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and art history, his work focuses on the importance of telling true and critical stories of his people.
As an elementary school art teacher for grades K–4 at day, and a home studio painter by night, his artist practice is grounded in the fulfilling nature of community service to students and subjects who hail from neighborhoods like the one he grew up in. Robert’s works encourage the creation of images beyond stereotypes. While maintaining a pure representation of the attitude, culture, style, and spirit of the rising revolutionaries of present and past.
Morvens Regis is a visual artist born in Haiti whose work carries the legacy of a dream shared with his father—a dream rooted in creativity, resilience, and the transformative power of art. From an early age, Morvens was inspired by his father’s vision of artistic expression as a bridge between generations, cultures, and inner worlds. Today, he channels that inspiration into paintings and mixed-media works that speak to identity, memory, and the vibrant energy of Haitian heritage.
Jaz Saint-Victor is a Haitian Brooklyn-born self-learned artist who believes the core goal in life is to dream, be open, have fun and give in to being cringely whimsical. Jaz uses art, in whatever form, digital painting, or clothing design to depict beautiful dreamy black people in all things fantasy, folklore, and mythos.
Tiffany Salas is a CEO, international artist, published and awarded art director, designer, curator, and celebrity stylist. The Newark, New Jersey native is the owner of Chiffani Brands Unlimited, a multi-level luxury creative brand offering curation of design, marketing & management. As an exhibiting artist & curator, she has presented at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Miami Art Basel, NYFW, Newark Arts Festival, PFW & more making her the first Afro-Latina in the world to do so. Her childhood experiences as an inner-city youth & her heritage has shaped her into the creative she is today. Her projects are developed based on experiences through culture, the differences experienced on other continents, & within certain socio-economic environments. She is an alumni of the Allstars Project & New Jersey City University, where she founded an organization called Fashion Org. She currently has a traveling exhibition showcasing BIPOC artists throughout this country and abroad. Salas’ artistic mediums include Fashion, Art, Design, Production & Music. Her works have been featured in COMPLEX, HYPEBEAST, HELLO BEAUTIFUL & other notable publications. Her mission is to innovate, educate, motivate, & inspire through her works and vivid imagination. She currently serves as a board member and co-chair of the Leadership Council on Engagement at Arts Ed Newark.

Franklin Ave Open Streets | Saturdays throughout the Summer
2025-06-07 - 2025-07-26 | NY
This year, we’re making the summer last forever! Join HCX at Franklin Ave Open Streets throughout the summer to shop, dine, enjoy cultural arts, music, dance and family-friendly activities. Pop by the HCX station and our space at 558 St Johns to catch a vibe!
Noon—6pm
Saturdays throughout the Summer
Sponsored by Franklin Ave Merchants Association, NYC Department of Transportation, and the Bridge Street Development Corporation.
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Saturday, June 7
Saturday, June 21
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, July 26
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Opening Reception: Je Louvri Jenès la Wè | With Open Eyes the Youth See
2025-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join Haiti Cultural Exchange for the opening reception of this open call exhibition for artists of Haitian descent, highlighting the creative work of a new generation of artists & makers informing the world about the evolving Haitian experience on Thursday, June 12, from 6-9pm.
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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Pulling from the legacy of atis engage (engaged artists) of countless generations, HCX asks young creatives to bring their expression to HCX Gallery.
Young people are the architects of our future, encountering new and ancient hurdles and visioning a world that demands innovation and possibility. What can we learn from them? What vision do they share with us? This exhibition highlights textural perspectives of young NYC-based Haitian artists working in a spectrum of mediums. Their paintings, sculptural, and photographic work connects us to new and continued realities of urban, political, and personal life.
Exhibition on View:
Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 1-6pm;
Wednesday by appointment.
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ARTISTS

Isaihrine Bosse
Ani Brutus
Marques DeLoney
Dominique Dorvil
Aisha Jean-Charles
Beverly Joseph
Aleyana Momplaisir
Ismaelle Oriental
Cici Osias
Stephanie Pierre
Robert Provilus
Morvens Regis
Jazmine Saint-Victor
Tiffany Salas

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CURATED BY
Harry Abilhomme, Kassandra Khalil, Watson Mere & Régine M. Roumain
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Isaihrine Bosse, a Brooklyn-born artist, was recognized for her talent early on, becoming a member of the National Arts Honor Society. In 2014, she was honored with the presidency of the society, displaying her exceptional leadership skills. Isaihrine Bosse is a multidimensional Artist specializing in poetry, painting and pottery. Bosse’s artistic journey took an exciting turn when she allowed her two-year-old son who is now five to join her in creating paintings in 2020. That same year, she was inducted into the Converse Allstars Team, an influential collective driving change through the arts.
Bosse’s work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including the renowned “”From Haiti With Love”” at the Box Factory in Brooklyn, NY, which featured a group of talented Haitian artists. Looking ahead, Bosse plans to attend workshops to further enhance her career and will host engaging paint and sip events for adults, as well as paint and punch events for kids.
Currently residing in Long Island, NY, Isaihrine Bosse’s artistic endeavors continue to evolve as she works on a new collection of poems and paintings, inspired by her life experiences and the world around her.
Bosse’s iconic signature the “eye” originally named “Long-legged Larry” represents Isaihrine and all the colors and visions she sees within herself, the world, others, and many timelines. Born to be wild is a limitless design platform created to showcase infinite capabilities through art and design.
Ani Brutus is a Haitian-Filipino Interdisciplinary artist, based in Jamaica-Queens, New York. Of their family’s first generation born in the United States, Brutus explores how ancestors reveal themselves in daily life. They explore built infrastructure, the natural world, and commonplace objects as sites of sacred geometry. Through the layering of paint, fiber arts, installation, and various printmaking techniques, Brutus cultivates portals between ancestry and the diaspora. These multidimensional forms emphasize that multiple realities can exist in tandem. Celebrating how heritage and relationship to the land is a love that perseveres across geography and time. Ani Brutus is a founding member of Creative Solidarity, a collective of artists and cultural workers fundraising towards local and international mutual aid causes. Brutus is an undergraduate student at CUNY Hunter College, where they advance their practice in Studio Arts.
Marques DeLoney shares “Telling stories through images is very important to me. The content I enjoyed growing up, whether it be video games, cartoons, or books, all had a discernible visual language. Each unique aesthetic stuck with me. I look up to artists whose style is inimitable, with a sense of imagination that you can’t find anywhere else. I want to create art with these qualities. I am not afraid of experimenting and combining multiple unlikely elements to create something special. It’s my favorite part of the art process.”
Dominique Dorvil is a first-generation Haitian-American, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her body of work investigates themes of cultural identity, self-perception, and the diaspora which are grounded in her experience as a young Black Haitian-American woman. Among her works are pieces intended to spark dialogue about the complex relationship between Haiti and the United States.
Aisha Jean-Charles is a multidisciplinary artist, loctitian, and NASM-certified personal trainer born in Haiti and raised in Queens, New York. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently completing her BSN in nursing. Deeply rooted in her Haitian heritage, Aisha’s work embodies the spiritual, cultural, and ancestral elements that have shaped her journey. Her passions converge through healing arts—be it tending to natural hair, creating spiritually resonant portraits, or promoting wellness of the body, mind, and soul. Fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole, Aisha channels her cultural memory and reverence for Vodou into vibrant representations of the lwa and the Pitit Ginen (Children of Ginen). Through her life and practice, she seeks to honor her ancestors and redefine what it means to be a healer and a storyteller.
Beverlie Joseph is a 23-year-old Haitian maximalist and multidisciplinary artist based in New York. A graduate of NYU with a focus in costume, fashion, and art, she blends bold textures and vivid color palettes inspired by her Caribbean upbringing. Through her work, Beverlie celebrates identity, cultural storytelling, and the unapologetic beauty of excess.
Aleyana Momplaisir is an emerging visual artist born and based in New York City. Her upbringing and professional work with women’s health educators heavily influence her artwork, guiding her to cherish art as both a storytelling form and an educational tool. Aleyana often uses vibrant colors in her traditional and digital pieces, depicting Black people in existing and imagined spaces to evoke memories, reflection, advocacy, optimism, and joy. Further inspiration comes from music, web comics, and anime, which kickstarted her interest in art. In her spare time, Aleyana also experiments creatively with nail art, graphic design, and other visual media.
Ismaelle Oriental is a Brooklyn-born Haitian-American artist with ancestral roots in Léogâne, Haiti. She is an identical twin, raised in a Catholic household that also encouraged pride in Haitian culture and Vodou traditions. A graduate with a BA in Africana and Latino Studies, she is also a healthcare worker committed to improving cultural competency and addressing disparities within healthcare systems. Her creative and professional work is deeply influenced by her identity as a Vodouizan and advocate for Black life, history, and culture. Through education, spoken word, and visual art, she uplifts traditional practices while challenging common misconceptions about Haitian Vodou. Ismaelle’s work serves as a bridge between past and present, spirit and body, ritual and reality.
Cici Osias (b. Baltimore, MD) is a textile artist, photographer and printmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work, full of vibrance, draws influence from Haitian, Black American, Congolese, and Nigerian motifs in order to make meaning of her identity and hold her people close. Within her textiles and printmaking, Cici recognizes the role of cloth as a vessel for storytelling within African, Caribbean, and African American culture. Through this work, she traces the vestiges of shared origin and collective memory across the Black diaspora. Cici’s photographs, all of which are analog, embrace family as a verb and the earth as kin. Most recently Cici’s work has been featured at the Weeksville Heritage Center, and you can see more of her work soon at the Textile Arts Center.
Stephanie Pierre is a Haitian-American artist based in Queens, NYC. Her art is a fusion of vibrant colors, textures, and emotions, reflecting her cultural heritage and personal experiences. As a studio art major with a passion for creative expression, Pierre explore themes of identity, culture, and storytelling. Pierre’s work is a celebration of the beauty and resilience of the Haitian spirit, blended with the diversity and energy of New York City. Through art, Stephanie aims to inspire, uplift, and connect with others. She constantly seeking new ways to express herself, whether through painting, drawing, or mixed media. Pierre’s artistic journey is a reflection of growth, curiosity, and love for the creative process. Stephanie is excited to share her art with others and see how it resonates.
Robert Provilus is an art maker and art teacher, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Binghamton University, where he initially pursued a neuroscience major with the goal of becoming a surgeon. Midway through his college journey, he realized his true passion lay in art, leading him to create an independent major titled Medical Arts—a unique blend of art and science.
Robert’s paintings center Black people, from New York to Ayiti to the global diaspora, with intent to speak directly to a generation of Black dreamers and visionaries. His own art making process was facilitated by a community of teachers, family, and peers who encouraged him to expand on his youthful drawing abilities, and flourish in Edward R. Murrow High School’s prestigious arts program. With foundational exposure to drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and art history, his work focuses on the importance of telling true and critical stories of his people.
As an elementary school art teacher for grades K–4 at day, and a home studio painter by night, his artist practice is grounded in the fulfilling nature of community service to students and subjects who hail from neighborhoods like the one he grew up in. Robert’s works encourage the creation of images beyond stereotypes. While maintaining a pure representation of the attitude, culture, style, and spirit of the rising revolutionaries of present and past.
Morvens Regis is a visual artist born in Haiti whose work carries the legacy of a dream shared with his father—a dream rooted in creativity, resilience, and the transformative power of art. From an early age, Morvens was inspired by his father’s vision of artistic expression as a bridge between generations, cultures, and inner worlds. Today, he channels that inspiration into paintings and mixed-media works that speak to identity, memory, and the vibrant energy of Haitian heritage.
Jaz Saint-Victor is a Haitian Brooklyn-born self-learned artist who believes the core goal in life is to dream, be open, have fun and give in to being cringely whimsical. Jaz uses art, in whatever form, digital painting, or clothing design to depict beautiful dreamy black people in all things fantasy, folklore, and mythos.
Tiffany Salas is a CEO, international artist, published and awarded art director, designer, curator, and celebrity stylist. The Newark, New Jersey native is the owner of Chiffani Brands Unlimited, a multi-level luxury creative brand offering curation of design, marketing & management. As an exhibiting artist & curator, she has presented at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Miami Art Basel, NYFW, Newark Arts Festival, PFW & more making her the first Afro-Latina in the world to do so. Her childhood experiences as an inner-city youth & her heritage has shaped her into the creative she is today. Her projects are developed based on experiences through culture, the differences experienced on other continents, & within certain socio-economic environments. She is an alumni of the Allstars Project & New Jersey City University, where she founded an organization called Fashion Org. She currently has a traveling exhibition showcasing BIPOC artists throughout this country and abroad. Salas’ artistic mediums include Fashion, Art, Design, Production & Music. Her works have been featured in COMPLEX, HYPEBEAST, HELLO BEAUTIFUL & other notable publications. Her mission is to innovate, educate, motivate, & inspire through her works and vivid imagination. She currently serves as a board member and co-chair of the Leadership Council on Engagement at Arts Ed Newark.

FiveMyles x HCX Closing House Party
2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join FiveMyles and HCX for our Closing House Party!
FiveMyles and HCX welcome everyone into their home for a Closing House Party – to enjoy some community-based entertainment, have a bite to eat and raise a glass to celebrate the wonderful legacy of the place, the space and the mission. The doors at 558 St. Johns Place will close officially on July 31, but before then, we will continue being a space for community and creativity.
Food sponsored by our friends at Earth Shine Food & Drink.

HCX Benefit Concert with Paul Beaubrun & Special Guests
2025-06-29 17:00 - 23:50 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Our friend, singer-songwriter sensation Paul Beaubrun will roll into HCX for one final performance at our HQ! DJ Serge Negri will keep the energy flowing with his Haitian fusion rhythms. Your tickets support the future home of HCX and Haitian culture in NYC.
HCX is so very fortunate to have had nearly 15 years of thoughtful, loving friendship and collaboration at our first space ever at 558 St Johns Place. In honor of our time here, we invite you to join us on Sunday, June 29th for an HCX Benefit Concert with Paul beaubrun & Special Guests.

Support HCX and celebrate all we’ve built together – ANSANM!
Sponsored by Providence Rum, La Maison & Velier, Bôn Patés & Lakou Cafe
Sunday, June 29, 2025
5pm – late
Dress code: Roots Rock / Haitian Cool
Tickets available here»
General Admission $50
Supporting Donor $120

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Paul Beaubrun is a Haitian singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, son of the Grammy nominated band Boukman Eksperyans and the grandson of legendary Haitian comedian Languichatte.
Paul has gained recognition locally and internationally for his unique art; at the heart of his music is a captivating sound, a masterful blend of his exceptional guitar playing skill, soulful vocals, and innovative arrangements. Drawing on his rich cultural heritage, he seamlessly weaves together elements of Haitian Creole, French, and English, creating a musical tapestry that reflects the diverse influences that have shaped his artistic vision.
Paul’s talents and versatility as a musician have led him to collaborate and perform with a diverse array of renowned artists. Through these collaborations and performances, Paul has achieved worldwide success and established himself as one of Haiti’s most accomplished and celebrated musical exports.
Paul has been a touring member of the world-renowned band Arcade Fire since 2022, joining them for their “WE” tour. As part of Arcade Fire, Paul has made several high- profile appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as at major music festivals around the globe. His role in the band has allowed him to showcase his musical talents to a wider audience and further cement his reputation as a versatile and accomplished musician.
Paul’s latest album ‘LIMYÈ A LA’ is set to be released on June 7th, 2024 on Ropeadope Records.

Fèt Èzili | Presented in Collaboration with Riva Nyri Précil
2025-07-12 18:00 - 23:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
An event to celebrate & honor the Èzili tribe through music, dance, food, and offerings.
Èzili (Erzulie) is a family of lwa (loa) or spirits in Haitian Vodou. Each of them have their own colors, preferences, and characteristics. This event will include: Contest with prizes for best dressed Èzili Freda (pink, white, light blue, lace, gold, pearls, femininity), Èzili Dantò (red, navy blue, black, silver, daggers, mother, strength, justice), and La Sirèn (water element, light blue, seashells).
Artisanal Vendors | Activation Booths | Card Readings | Haitian bites and delicacies
Performances include Traditional Haitian dance with live drumming, Afro-House / Rara-Tech DJ set, and Live musical performances by Riva Nyri Précil & Erol Josué
Tab Ofrann (offering table) – Feel free to bring an offering to contribute to the table, including: flowers, fruit, perfume, jewelry, art, champagne or other spirits.
Handcrafted cocktails by MamaJuana Mixes sponsored by Providence Rum.
Traditional Haitian food sponsored by Kreyòl Flavor.
20% of ticket proceeds go towards supporting Haiti Cultural Exchange ‘s move into a new space.
TICKETS:
$77
Get Your Tickets Here »

Mizik Ayiti! at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden with Rasin Okan
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Avenue, Brookyln, NY, United States
Join HCX at Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for Mizik Ayiti! featuring Rasin Okan!
Join us for a powerful evening of music, memory, and movement as Rasin Okan presents original songs channeling the revolutionary pulse of Haitian folk music and echoing the deeply ancestral courage of Haiti’s freedom fighters to remember, reconnect, and rise. Let the music move your spirit. Let the memory ignite your soul. Come ready to celebrate culture, connection, and the enduring power of Haitian roots.
Born of Haiti’s mizik rasin movement, Rasin Okan is the only Brooklyn-based rasin sèch band. In the spirit of rasin sèch (directly translated to dry roots), Rasin Okan emphasizes the sounds and songs of traditional Haitian Vodou ceremonial music without much electric accompaniment. Led and co-founded by Jean E. Montina, Sanba Mayombe, the group writes original songs and evocative folk music to insight the revolutionary spirit of Haiti’s freedom fighters, to a pulsating rhythm.
Presented in collaboration with Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Free with Garden admission. Click here to purchase tickets for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden »

Mizik Ayiti! at Hamptons Jazz Fest with Godwin Louis’ Experience Ayiti Project
2025-09-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Southhampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Ln, Southampton, NY, 11968, United States
This special event features the acclaimed Godwin Louis and his transformative Experience Ayiti Project—a powerful blend of traditional Haitian rhythms, modern jazz, soul, and Afro-Caribbean influences.
Through the heartbeat of rara, the pulse of kompa, and the spiritual depth of vodou-inspired grooves, Experience Ayiti offers a musical journey that honors Haiti’s past while reimagining its cultural future.
Presented in collaboration with Hamptons Jazz Festival and Wings Over Haiti, this program is more than a concert—it’s a call to celebrate, connect, and uplift.
Come experience the rhythm, the history, and the spirit of Ayiti.

Sunday, September 7, 2025
6:30-9:00 PM
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE »

Oct 9 | Mizik Ayiti! Residency | Bobby Raymond & Markus Schwartz
2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join us on Thursdays this fall for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The first residency will be held by bassist Bobby Raymond and percussionist Markus Schwartz and marks HCX’s inaugural public event in our new home at 35 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
The 2025 performance season launches at HCX with the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. On Thursday evenings, artist-composers host unique sets joined by a rotation of guest artists and ensembles. Performances offer the opportunity to showcase new work and workshop arrangements across the musical landscape, from traditional genres reverberating the strength of the tanbou to the contemporary sound like fusion jazz and electronic music carrying Haitian vibration into the future.

Things kick off this Thursday, October 9
6-9pm (45 min sets at 6:30 & 7:45)
35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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About the Musicians
Born in Haiti, bassist Bobby Raymond established his musical career in the 1980s alongside progressive Haitian jazz musicians including Ernst Crepsac Marcelin, Buyu Ambroise, Eddy Bourjolly, Joe Charles, Phillipe Charles, Bobby Sanabria, Mino Cinelu, and Eddy Rodriguez. He joined several influential bands including Freefall, Mozayik, Mystik and the Blues In Red Band, collaborating with artists like Emeline Michel, Beethova Obas, and Alan Cave. During the 1990s, Bobby was part of the Blue Bomba Quartet with Robert Aaron, Willie Martinez, and Ismael Bongo Bruno, occasionally joined by legendary Cuban percussionist Carlos “Patato” Valdez. Bobby remains one of the most sought-after bass players in the New York City Haitian music scene.
Native to Denmark, Markus Schwartz is a Grammy-nominated percussionist, recording artist and educator with over twenty-five years of experience studying traditional Haitian religious music. Since the early 1990s, he has traveled frequently to Haiti, following Haitian percussionists on pilgrimages to learn the intricate drumming styles of various lakou. He became a respected drummer at Haitian religious ceremonies and was a member of the groundbreaking Haitian Jazz quintet Mozayik alongside Bobby Raymond. As a first-call percussionist on the NYC Haitian music scene, Markus has released four recordings as a leader and currently performs with Lakou Brooklyn Quartet, Grammy-winner David Sanchez’ Carib project, and Ches Smith’s We All Break.

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HCX | Mizik Ayiti! Residency
HCX positions this invitational residency as an opportunity to innovate and workshop concepts and works-in-progress, showcase new work, and build networks for artists’ future presentation (e.g. booking, touring) at other cultural institutions and stages.
Rarely do artists receive a consistent opportunity to create and share in “real time”–to develop their ideas in a beta form, experiment, and refine amidst presenting publicly. Over the course of 6 weeks, resident artists receive a platform to fine-tune approaches, activate jam sessions, and explore sonic possibilities while developing relationships with their audiences.
Join us for future Bobby Raymond & Markus Schwartz Mizik Ayiti! Residency performances Thursdays this fall:
October 16, 23, 30 and November 6 and 13.
6-9pm (45 min sets at 6:30 & 7:45)

Oct 16 | Mizik Ayiti! Residency | Bobby Raymond & Markus Schwartz
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join us on Thursdays this fall for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The first residency will be held by bassist Bobby Raymond and percussionist Markus Schwartz and marks HCX’s inaugural public event in our new home at 35 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
The 2025 performance season launches at HCX with the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. On Thursday evenings, artist-composers host unique sets joined by a rotation of guest artists and ensembles. Performances offer the opportunity to showcase new work and workshop arrangements across the musical landscape, from traditional genres reverberating the strength of the tanbou to the contemporary sound like fusion jazz and electronic music carrying Haitian vibration into the future.

Thursday, October 16
6-9pm (45 min sets at 6:30 & 7:45)
35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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About the Musicians
Born in Haiti, bassist Bobby Raymond established his musical career in the 1980s alongside progressive Haitian jazz musicians including Ernst Crepsac Marcelin, Buyu Ambroise, Eddy Bourjolly, Joe Charles, Phillipe Charles, Bobby Sanabria, Mino Cinelu, and Eddy Rodriguez. He joined several influential bands including Freefall, Mozayik, Mystik and the Blues In Red Band, collaborating with artists like Emeline Michel, Beethova Obas, and Alan Cave. During the 1990s, Bobby was part of the Blue Bomba Quartet with Robert Aaron, Willie Martinez, and Ismael Bongo Bruno, occasionally joined by legendary Cuban percussionist Carlos “Patato” Valdez. Bobby remains one of the most sought-after bass players in the New York City Haitian music scene.
Native to Denmark, Markus Schwartz is a Grammy-nominated percussionist, recording artist and educator with over twenty-five years of experience studying traditional Haitian religious music. Since the early 1990s, he has traveled frequently to Haiti, following Haitian percussionists on pilgrimages to learn the intricate drumming styles of various lakou. He became a respected drummer at Haitian religious ceremonies and was a member of the groundbreaking Haitian Jazz quintet Mozayik alongside Bobby Raymond. As a first-call percussionist on the NYC Haitian music scene, Markus has released four recordings as a leader and currently performs with Lakou Brooklyn Quartet, Grammy-winner David Sanchez’ Carib project, and Ches Smith’s We All Break.

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HCX | Mizik Ayiti! Residency
HCX positions this invitational residency as an opportunity to innovate and workshop concepts and works-in-progress, showcase new work, and build networks for artists’ future presentation (e.g. booking, touring) at other cultural institutions and stages.
Rarely do artists receive a consistent opportunity to create and share in “real time”–to develop their ideas in a beta form, experiment, and refine amidst presenting publicly. Over the course of 6 weeks, resident artists receive a platform to fine-tune approaches, activate jam sessions, and explore sonic possibilities while developing relationships with their audiences.
Join us for all of Bobby Raymond & Markus Schwartz Mizik Ayiti! Residency performances Thursdays this fall:
October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 and 13.
6-9pm (45 min sets at 6:30 & 7:45)

Oct 23 | Mizik Ayiti! Residency | Bobby Raymond & Markus Schwartz
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Haiti Cultural Exchange, 35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
Join us on Thursdays this fall for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The first residency will be held by bassist Bobby Raymond and percussionist Markus Schwartz and marks HCX’s inaugural public event in our new home at 35 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
The 2025 performance season launches at HCX with the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. On Thursday evenings, artist-composers host unique sets joined by a rotation of guest artists and ensembles. Performances offer the opportunity to showcase new work and workshop arrangements across the musical landscape, from traditional genres reverberating the strength of the tanbou to the contemporary sound like fusion jazz and electronic music carrying Haitian vibration into the future.

Thursday, October 23
6-9pm (45 min sets at 6:30 & 7:45)
35 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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About the Musicians
Born in Haiti, bassist Bobby Raymond established his musical career in the 1980s alongside progressive Haitian jazz musicians including Ernst Crepsac Marcelin, Buyu Ambroise, Eddy Bourjolly, Joe Charles, Phillipe Charles, Bobby Sanabria, Mino Cinelu, and Eddy Rodriguez. He joined several influential bands including Freefall, Mozayik, Mystik and the Blues In Red Band, collaborating with artists like Emeline Michel, Beethova Obas, and Alan Cave. During the 1990s, Bobby was part of the Blue Bomba Quartet with Robert Aaron, Willie Martinez, and Ismael Bongo Bruno, occasionally joined by legendary Cuban percussionist Carlos “Patato” Valdez. Bobby remains one of the most sought-after bass players in the New York City Haitian music scene.
Native to Denmark, Markus Schwartz is a Grammy-nominated percussionist, recording artist and educator with over twenty-five years of experience studying traditional Haitian religious music. Since the early 1990s, he has traveled frequently to Haiti, following Haitian percussionists on pilgrimages to learn the intricate drumming styles of various lakou. He became a respected drummer at Haitian religious ceremonies and was a member of the groundbreaking Haitian Jazz quintet Mozayik alongside Bobby Raymond. As a first-call percussionist on the NYC Haitian music scene, Markus has released four recordings as a leader and currently performs with Lakou Brooklyn Quartet, Grammy-winner David Sanchez’ Carib project, and Ches Smith’s We All Break.

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HCX | Mizik Ayiti! Residency
HCX positions this invitational residency as an opportunity to innovate and workshop concepts and works-in-progress, showcase new work, and build networks for artists’ future presentation (e.g. booking, touring) at other cultural institutions and stages.
Rarely do artists receive a consistent opportunity to create and share in “real time”–to develop their ideas in a beta form, experiment, and refine amidst presenting publicly. Over the course of 6 weeks, resident artists receive a platform to fine-tune approaches, activate jam sessions, and explore sonic possibilities while developing relationships with their audiences.
Join us for all of Bobby Raymond & Markus Schwartz Mizik Ayiti! Residency performances Thursdays this fall:
October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 and 13.
6-9pm (45 min sets at 6:30 & 7:45)

Mizik Ayiti! at Fall Harvest Festival featuring Riva Nyri Précil
2025-10-25 14:45 - 16:00 | Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Avenue, Brookyln, NY, United States
Riva Nyri Précil will present a demonstration of traditional Haitian rhythms, songs, and dances associated with the harvest season, which is closely linked to the spirit Kouzen Zaka.
Kouzen Zaka is the lwa (spirit) of the harvest and agriculture in Haitian Vodou. Kouzen Zaka’s colors are blue and green, and is recognizable by his blue denim clothing, straw hat and djakout (shoulder sack). He is the protector of the peyizan (rural farmers), defender of the poor, and holds supreme knowledge of herbal medicine. For Kouzen Zaka, and farmers would agree, hard work is returned with abundant harvest! For this reason, he is also considered a lwa of sage business decisions. His favorite offerings are tchaka, a stew made with pinto beans, corn, beef, and chayote squash, and white rum infused with wormwood.
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Presenting in collaboration with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as part of the Fall Harvest Festival. Celebrate the fall season surrounded by Brooklyn’s most fabulous foliage. Enjoy a cider and beer garden, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, lawn games, pumpkin-decorating, hands-on activities for families, and more.
Free with Garden admission.
Click here to purchase tickets for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden »
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Riva Nyri Précil is a Brooklyn-based Haitian multi-disciplinary artist. With a degree in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans, she has built a dynamic career as an author, visual artist, jeweler, musician, and dancer. Her work honors and modernizes Haitian traditions through projects like Altar Art and Wearable Altar. Renowned for blending Haitian music with African roots, R&B, Soul, and Jazz, she directs Tout Se Pa, providing global dance education. Riva focuses on elevating Caribbean culture, promoting wellness, and facilitating healing through music and dance therapy, utilizing traditional Haitian music to foster self-connection.
