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SUMMARY:On View: Lakou NOU Culminating Expo
DESCRIPTION:A week-long exhibition featuring the culmination of work from the LakouNOU 2024 Artists-In-Residence over the past year.\nOn View\nSunday\, April 27 – Sunday\, May 4\, 2025 EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND TO MAY 10TH\, 2025 \nGallery Hours\nThursday – Sunday\, 1-6pm;Wednesday by appointment. \n  \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nUnlike 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. \nEstablished 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. \nJoin us for the Expo Showcase on Thursday\, May 1\, 2025 from 6-9pm. Details Here » \n  \n— \nThis program is made possible in part by the Jerome Foundation. \n \n— \nEXHIBITOR DECRIPTIONS \n  \nTania Balan-Gaubert\, Canarsie \nSTR.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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nLaurie Zamí Germain\, Crown Heights \nLAKOU 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. \nThe 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. \nLAKOU 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. \n  \nWatson Mere\, Flatbush \nYon 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. \n“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. \nMere’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. \nLastly\, 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. \nTogether\, these works of art illuminate the ever-evolving presence of Haitian spirituality in contemporary life and finding creative voice while seeking this connection. \n  \nStephanie Pierre\, East Flatbush \nRoots 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. \nTracing 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. \nThree 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. \nElements 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. \nCollaged 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. \nMap 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. \nKey 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.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/on-view-lakou-nou-culminating-expo/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lakou NOU 2024,Vizyon Atistik
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SUMMARY:Lakou NOU Culminating Expo Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \nExpo Showcase\nThursday\, May 1\, 2025\n6-9pm \n  \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nUnlike 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. \nEstablished 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. \n  \nExhibition On View\nSunday\, April 27 – Sunday\, May 4\, 2025 \nGallery Hours\nThursday – Sunday\, 1-6pm;Wednesday by appointment. \n  \n— \nThis program is made possible in part by the Jerome Foundation. \n \n— \nEXHIBITOR DECRIPTIONS \n  \nTania Balan-Gaubert\, Canarsie \nSTR.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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nLaurie Zamí Germain\, Crown Heights \nLAKOU 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. \nThe 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. \nLAKOU 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. \n  \nWatson Mere\, Flatbush \nYon 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. \n“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. \nMere’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. \nLastly\, 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. \nTogether\, these works of art illuminate the ever-evolving presence of Haitian spirituality in contemporary life and finding creative voice while seeking this connection. \n  \nStephanie Pierre\, East Flatbush \nRoots 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. \nTracing 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. \nThree 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. \nElements 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. \nCollaged 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. \nMap 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. \nKey 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.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/lakou-nou-culminating-expo-showcase/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lakou NOU 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! featuring the Michael LeMorin Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join HCX at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the Osbourne Garden on Sunday\, May 4th\, 2025 for Mizik Ayiti! featuring The Michael LeMorin Quartet!\n  \nThe 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. \n  \nSunday\, May 4th\, 2025\nBrooklyn Botanic Garden in the Osbourne Garden\nTwo performances at 12:00pm and 2:30pm \n  \nPresented in collaboration with Brooklyn Botanic Garden. \nFree with Garden admission. Click here to purchase tickets for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/mizik-ayiti-featuring-the-michael-lemorin-quartet/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, 990 Washington Avenue\, Brookyln\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mizik Ayiti!
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SUMMARY:Vizyon Atistik Open Call for Young Haitian Artists
DESCRIPTION: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?\nThis 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. \nDeadline to Submit: Friday\, May 9\, 2025 by Midnight. \n  \n— \nDATES \nSpring 2025 | Exhibition dates to be announced. \n  \n— \nNOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS \nAPPLICATION: Vizyon Atistik Open Call for Young Haitian Artists » \n  \n— \nCALL FOR SUBMISSIONS \nCall for Submissions: Emerging Haitian Artists (Ages 17-25) in NYC \nHaiti 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. \nWe 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. \nThis 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. \nEligibility & Submission Guidelines: \n\nOpen to artists of Haitian descent (including first- and second-generation) ages 17-25\nMust be currently based in New York City\nWork should align with HCX’s commitment of celebrating our culture\, thriving together\, and emphasizing the evolving Haitian experience.\nArtists may submit up to three pieces for consideration\n\nDeadline to Submit: Friday\, May 9\, 2025 by Midnight. \nSelected 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. \nTo submit your work\, please apply using the HCX Vizyon Atistik 2025 Young Artist Submission Form linked below. Apply by submitting: \n\nArtist Name\, Contact Information\, and Website (if applicable)\nA short bio (200 words max)\nA brief artist statement (optional)\nSupplements:\n\nARTWORK: High-quality images of up to three artworks available in NYC for exhibition (with title\, medium\, and dimensions)\nCREATIVE 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.\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please contact Kassandra@HaitiCulturalX.org. \nWe look forward to seeing your work and celebrating the creativity of young Haitian artists in NYC!
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/vizyon-atistik-open-call-for-young-haitian-artists/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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SUMMARY:Ti Atis Second Saturdays Haitian Heritage Month Selebrasyon!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the season finale of HCX Ti Atis Second Saturday series at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. \nTi 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. \nBring the whole family and experience the richness of Haiti’s heritage through creativity\, movement\, and community. \nFeaturing some of our favorite Ti Atis Second Saturday artists\, be there for a day-long carousel of fun & Haitian pride! \n11:30am-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. \n1:00-2:00pm on the BK Voices: Jaden Timoun will host a Krik? Krak! Haitian Creole storytelling session accompanied by song & movement. \n3:00-4:00pm 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! \n  \nSaturday\, May 10th\, 2025\nThree sessions from 11:30am-4pm (11:30am\, 1pm\, and 3pm)\nBrooklyn Children’s Museum\n145 Brooklyn Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11213 \n  \nAs a special offer for the HCX community\, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is offering FREE admission for 20 people.\nLimit 3 tickets per family. (Tickets will be held at the counter on the day of.)\nRSVP below! \nAttendance free with museum admission.\nIf free HCX Community RSVP is no longer available on this page\, please purchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here ».\nSpaces limited. \n— \nABOUT \nTi 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.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/ti-atis-second-saturdays-haitian-heritage-month-selebrasyon/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11213
CATEGORIES:Ti Atis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T210000
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SUMMARY:Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n5 – 9pm\nperformance at 6:30pm\nProspect Park Boathouse\, 101 East Dr\, Brooklyn\, NY 11225 \nFeaturing live music by the world-famous & revered Haitian big band Tabou Combo\, dance performances\, artisanal vendors and more!   \nFeaturing artisan vendors:  \n\nFrom the Arxhive\, \nYoto and Claire\, \nVivLiv Books\, \nKreyol Soul Pieces\, \nZansèt Botanica\, \nBon Pâtés\, \nLakou Cafe\nand more!\n\nGet Tickets to Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon here! »\n— \nThis 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.  
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/haitian-flag-day-selebrasyon-2/
LOCATION:Prospect Park Boat House\, 101 East Dr.\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11225
CATEGORIES:Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon!
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