Celebrated Boston Area Artists Will Speak at Watertown Library Next Month

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library

WATERTOWN – On Tuesday, September 10, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) invites you to join in conversation with celebrated Boston area artists about their work, creative processes, collaborations, and experiences with WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT, a project and movement directed by fine art photographer and Watertown resident Archy LaSalle.

Joining LaSalle for this dialogue are artists Jay LamourJaPix BelmerMaddie LamJules CleoCraig BaileyDaNice D. MarshallGeorge Annan Jr.Grace RamsdellOlivia Slaughter, and Jake Stout.

WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE ATis a grassroots organization whose mission is to bring attention to and help art institutions rectify past injustices of underrepresenting Black and Brown artists in their permanent collections.

Founder Archy LaSalle states that, “WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT is committed to ensuring that all Black and Brown artists have the freedom to pursue their creativity in all ways, regardless of their family history and culture. Celebrating the art of all artists and particularly the younger generation of Black and Brown artists, WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT will continue to stay vigilant and committed to the importance of access and inclusion to the permanent collections of our art institutions.”

Listen in and join the conversation on Tuesday, September 10 at the Watertown Free Public Library, 6:30–8:30 PM. All are welcome, registration is not required.

Learn more: watertownlib.org/artisttalks



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