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The members of the Arts Commission cordially invite you to a Juneteenth Pop-Up Gallery Reception at the Duncanville Public Library (201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116 [maps.app.goo.gl]) on Monday, June 17, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Enjoy the works of local artists, light bites, beverages, and community as the Duncanville Arts Commission begins a week-long recognition of Juneteenth.
Other activities during the week include:
Monday, June 17, 2024
Gallery
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
A Juneteenth Pop-Up Gallery Reception
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby & Conference Room
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Gallery
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – JUNETEENTH
Gallery
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Juneteenth Children’s Reading Hour
with Dr. Anne Perry, Sharron Davis, and Sarah Koontz
Come hear the story of Juneteenth and other tales that support diversity and African American empowerment. For kids ages 5 to 12. Parents welcomed, too.
D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center – Northside Room
206 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Juneteenth Open House & Tour
with Harold Banks, art collector and curator
Annie Earl’s Art, Gift & Framing Gallery
Enjoy seeing art from over 100 artists including William Tolliver, Frank Frazier, Arthello Beck, Jr., and Lois Mailou Jones. Not just an art gallery but an art experience. Among the works are two prints of the most famous work about Juneteenth, entitled Juneteenth Picnic by Arthello Beck, Jr., and Beck’s original sketch for the painting.
210 S. Main St., Ste. 2, Duncanville
Lone Star Building
Wednesday, June 19th & Friday, June 21st
3:00–5:00 PM
A Celebration of Juneteenth Through Film
Appropriate For all ages
A selection of film clips and trailers designed to inform, inspire, and empower us to learn about Juneteenth, celebrate diversity, and work for racial unity. Curated and introduced by filmmakers Dr. Anne Perry & Tim Perry.
Scenes (appropriate for all ages) will be shown from the following, among others: “The Great Debaters”; “Queen of Katwe”; “Hidden Figures”; “What is Juneteenth, and why is it important?”; “A Conversation about Growing Up Black”; “Addressing Racism: Police/Citizen Conversations in Eliot, Maine”; “Race Amity: The Other Tradition.”
Duncanville Public Library
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
Conference Room
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Gallery
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, June 21, 2024
Gallery
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Gallery
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Gallery
Duncanville Public Library
Lobby
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
