Ackland Art Museum is presenting Intergalactic Soulstice: A Virtual Afrofuturist Arts Festival from Friday, June 19th, to Sunday, June 21st, 2020.
It will take place online and it’s free to watch.
Intergalactic Soulstice is a virtual Afrofuturist festival inspired by ART& Intergalactic Soul: Project LHAXX at the Ackland Art Museum.
Puppeteer Jeghetto Performs 5P1N0K10 (Spinokio), a Hip-Hopera, LIVE
Friday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. EDT
Followed by a live Q&A with the artist.
Live virtual performance on Zoom, free registration required.
A very special virtual performance of 5P1N0K10 (SPINOKIO), a hip-hopera created and performed by Jeghetto and co-written by Pierce Freelon, in reference to the Ackland’s site-specific installation by Intergalactic Soul, Project LHAXX. Jeghetto’s Afrofuturistic puppet show is set in a post-apocalyptic future with an original score by hip-hop producer Hir-O. This show is suitable for audiences 10 and up.
Quentin Talley and the Soul Providers Play Extended Set of Jazz/Funk/Soul
Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. EDT
Accompanied by a live Q&A with the artists.
Youtube Premiere on the Ackland Art Museum’s Channel.
Quentin Talley and the Soul Providers are longtime collaborators of Project LHAXX artists Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry.
Comic Book Drawing Workshop with Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry of Intergalactic Soul
Sunday, June 21 at 11 a.m. EDT
Live virtual workshop on Zoom, free registration required.
Start your Sunday morning off with a Comic Book Drawing Workshop led by Intergalactic Soul artists Marcus Kiser and Jason Woodberry, creators of young black comic book heroes Astro and Pluto.
Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Project LHAXX
Sunday, June 21 from 2-5 p.m. EDT
Live story time at 2:30 p.m. and downloadable DIY art activities inspired by the Afrofuturist installation Project LHAXX all afternoon.
Explore the world of Project LHAXX with a story time, crafts, and a closer look at the work on display at the Ackland for our June Virtual Family & Friends Sunday!
Each month, the Ackland hosts a free program for families, kids, and the young at heart featuring hands-on art activities, live performances, tours, and more. Although the Museum’s doors are closed for our community’s safety, you can still explore the art virtually!
A mix of D.I.Y. and live interactive activities await you, all inspired by the Ackland’s current site-specific installation, Project LHAXX.
Activities include:
Live Story Time:
2:30 pm | Live Zoom story time with Carrie Young, Public Programs Intern
Zoom link forthcoming!
Art-Making:
D.I.Y. Binary Code Bracelets
Artist Spotlight Videos:
TBA
Upcoming Events in the Triangle -- both virtual and in-person
