BLOCK PARTY

Join us on Evans Avenue in the heart of Fort Worth’s Historic Southside for an unforgettable Juneteenth block party packed with vibrant energy and culture.

From a variety of bites by local food vendors to live performances, art showcases and interactive experiences, this celebration will brings the community together to honor the legacy and history of Juneteenth.

Featured Artist:
Irene Antonia Diane Reece

A Houston, Texas native, identifies as a contemporary artist and visual activist. The topics surrounding her work are racial identity, African diaspora, social injustice, family histories, re-memory, and mental and community health. With a background in photography and image-making Reece's journey through lens-based work has transformed her art practice to become critical of the tools that we use to create art to decentralize whiteness, engage/deconstruct the violence of the camera, protect Black archives, and centralize/celebrate the complexities of the Black identities.

Previous shows include FREIZE No.9 Cork Street (London, UK), FOTODOK (Utrecht, Netherlands), Lawndale Art Center (Houston, TX), Vogue Festival (Milan, IT), Dak’Art: La Biennale de Dakar, (Dakar, SN). Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine, NYT, Vogue, Art Papers, OVER Journal, Lenscratch, and FOAM Magazine. Additionally contributions to The Photographer’s Green Book, ProPublica, and the ‘You Are Your Best Thing’ Anthology by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown.

We’re bringing jazz, funky rhythms,
and all the line dances.

Stay tuned for the full schedule!

Beat the Heat!

Slurpee Truck and FREE Water.

art for everyone

Join us from 3 – 6 pm during our local Museums workshops.

  • Kente Cloth Paper Weaving – A Juneteenth Celebration of Heritage
    Join us for a hands-on art activity that honors the vibrant traditions of African heritage through Kente Cloth Paper Weaving! Kente cloth, originating from the Ashanti and Ewe people of Ghana, is rich with cultural meaning and is often worn to symbolize pride, honor, and celebration.


    In this interactive session, participants will learn about the history and symbolism behind Kente patterns and colors, then create their own paper versions using weaving techniques. This activity encourages creativity while sparking conversations about African ancestry, identity, and the importance of Juneteenth as a day of freedom and remembrance.

    Perfect for all ages—no prior art experience needed!

  • “Picture Yourself at the Kimbell,” where participants will make prints of pre-carved linocut blocks of objects in our permanent collection and then add personal touches to them to make the artworks their own. The end goal is to make personal connections with the artworks and see yourself as part of the museum and our community.

  • Button-making activity as well as a large collaborative project inspired by Martin Puryear’s Ladder for Booker T. Washington.

Healthcare + Financial Wellness

  • Ready, Set, Grow – An Intro to Raising Capital in DFW

    This workshop will assist attendees in understanding more about the current entrepreneurial landscape of DFW and 3 capital building strategies to catapult your business into success in 2025. As a new or emerging business, let Impact Ventures support you in raising capital according to DFW market trends!

  • Information on Behavioral Health, JPS Eligibility and Enrollment, and Chronic Disease education.

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Food Trucks

plan ahead

  • Bring water

  • Ride Share Encouraged!

  • Bring picnic blankets + lawn chairs for main stage