FAMILY MATTERS: A Juneteenth Summit

FAMILY MATTERS: A Juneteenth Summit

FAMILY MATTERS: A Juneteenth Summit is a 3-day celebration dedicated to uplifting & uniting families through creativity and connectivity.

By Creative Suitland Arts Center

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Location

Creative Suitland Arts Center

4719 Silver Hill Road Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Community Conversation — Thursday, June 13th


The festival kicks off with an insightful Thursday evening Community Conversation providing a supportive space for families to share and heal together. The evening will include guest speakers ranging...

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Creative Saturday — Saturday, June 15th


On Creative Saturday, guests can get creative with Arts on a Roll, a free arts and crafts workshop for the whole family, a community mural project, artisan vendors, food trucks and music!

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Family Sunday — Sunday, June 16th


Join us on Sunday for the return of the Capital Market of 20743 for the 2024 outdoor market season! You can also expect pop-up poetry performances at the market and a special production of "Juneteent...

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Film Screening - The Poppaw Queen - Sunday June 16 (@ Joe's Movement Emporium)

About this event

"Family Matters: A Juneteenth Summit" is a vibrant three-day celebration dedicated to uplifting and uniting families through creativity and connectivity.


EVENT SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY FORUM - Thursday, June 13, 6-9pm

Guest Speakers

  • Councilmember Krystal Oriadha, District 7
  • Gelisa Lewis - Owner of 2nd Life Wellness
  • Prince Hamn - Making A Difference DMV
  • Sophia Braziel - Doula
  • CreativeWorks Program from Joe's Movement Emporium

Poetry Performance by Cookie B

Artisan vendors & Community Organizations

  • Nekhbet's Niche
  • Diaspora Herbs
  • CreativeWorks Program
  • Naturalfeelsawareness
  • Prince George’s County Planning Department of M-NCPPC
  • Delkis Collections



CREATIVE SATURDAY - Saturday, June 15, 12-4pm

Family Art Class with Arts on a Roll from 12-2pm

Outdoor Community Mural Project

DJ Nomad Mal

Food Trucks

Outdoor games

Artisan Vendors

  • Serena Wills
  • Nekhbet's Niche
  • Jewels by Woo
  • Diaspora Herbs
  • A Dose of Dupas



FAMILY SUNDAY - Sunday, June 16, 12-5pm

Farmer's market with the Capital Market of 20743

Artisan Vendors

  • Flowing Pixie by Liz
  • Wellbody Kitchen
  • Nekhbet's Niche
  • Renay's Brownee Bar
  • Earth-Worker
  • Smoken Lo BBQ
  • Intentionally Pure
  • Garden Riot Sorbet
  • Diaspora Herbs

Poetry performance by Nerd the Poet

Family Art Workshop by Artbae

"Juneteenth Freedom Sagas" Performance by Ayo Handy-Kendi (3-5pm)



FILM SCREENING - Sunday, June 16, 5-7pm


Join us for this unique opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth and strengthen our community through a variety of engaging activities. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Creative Suitland Arts Center is an arts-based community development strategy to include residents and businesses in defining the cultural and creative spirit of greater Suitland area of Prince George's County, Maryland

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