Don’t Shoot Portland is excited to once again invite advocates of social justice to our 10th annual Juneteenth celebrations, which will embody liberation work through activism, free art making and youth music education resources. Our commemoration of Juneteenth centers art in a way that allows the community to come together to honor formerly enslaved ancestors while acknowledging the progress that is still being made.

This years’ programming will include:
 

• Two day art and printmaking workshops with Pacific Northwest College of Art

• Expressive arts workshop by Layna Lewis & Youth 4 Truth

• Artist talk with Julian Gaines

• Graffiti Basics with muralist FirekatG

• Author talk with Alice Faye Duncan

• Soft sculpture workshop with Matt Perez

• Music production session with Ethos Music Center

By hosting socially driven programming to the community, we hope to empower individuals to use their creativity to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. Through this series of events, Don't Shoot Portland is extending an invitation to act on your commitment to social justice and the transformative power of art. Art supplies, books, canvas and refreshments will be provided free of charge by Don’t Shoot Portland.