COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
WATCH YOUR STEP highlights the beauty of togetherness and the power of storytelling within the Black community. Through community elevation, we call attention to the importance of spiritual awareness and commitment to the path of continued progress for our youth, understanding that each step we take leaves an unforgettable mark on the legacy of our collective journey.
The Family Function
WATCH YOUR STEP Closing Celebration + Family Dinner!
Video by Niajea Randolph
Featuring soul food catering by Hope & Faith, vegan desserts by LemonTopia, frequencies by DJ Afr0delic, and a surprise performance by Prince Mac!
Freeing Families
Intergenerational Healing Through Art Workshop
Healing Through Our Histories
Community resource list below! Feel free to contribute here!
WATCH YOUR STEP Artist Talk Coming Soon!!
Past free events!
WATCH YOUR STEP: The Family Function | Closing Celebration and Family Dinner
Saturday, January 13th, 2024 6:00pm-9:00pm
School 33 Art Center
1427 Light street, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Closing celebration of “WATCH YOUR STEP” exhibition and community dinner at School 33 Art Center. Food and drink vendors will be available with meals and refreshments for sale in order to support Black businesses. Free to attend!
WATCH YOUR STEP: Opening Celebration
School 33 Art Center
1427 Light street, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Saturday, November 11th, 2023 6:00pm-9:00pm
Step into a transformative journey with WATCH YOUR STEP, an exhibition and community programming of events featuring the vibrant works of twin artists Hope & Faith McCorkle. Opening Celebration with a musical performance by multi-dimensional singer-songwriter MovaKween from 7:30–8:00 p.m. Free to attend!
WATCH YOUR STEP: Artist talk and Community Discussion
School 33 Art Center
1427 Light street, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Saturday, November 18th, 2023 6:00pm-8:00pm
WATCH YOUR STEP Artist Talk and community discussion with artists Hope and Faith, co-curator Arthur Fitzhugh, and collaborators of the mural in the installation space, Soul and Lovey (Ma’issa and Maren Wright-Kerr). The creators will discuss their process, family and traditions, spirituality, and how they take intentional steps in their life. Attendees will be able to learn more about the work in the exhibition and participate in a discussion on how they watch their step.
WATCH YOUR STEP: Healing Through Our Histories | Virtual Discussion
Virtual Zoom discussion
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 2:30pm-4:00pm
Healing Through Our Histories, facilitated by Christina Marsh, artist, wellness coach, and Director of Community Arts and Engagement at Baltimore Clayworks.
Join Hope & Faith for a virtual discussion and conversation about Black mental health, inner child healing, and family traditions. We will cover topics such as Black joy, how to be intentional with your being, and coping with the violence against Black bodies. This will be a safe space for reflection and community, we will also go over mindfulness meditations that attendees can practice at home. Free event, all are welcome!
WATCH YOUR STEP: Freeing Families Intergenerational Healing Through Art Workshop
School 33 Art Center
1427 Light street, Baltimore, MD, 21230
Thursday, December 14th, 2023 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join Hope & Faith for a workshop that focuses on intergenerational healing through art. Families are invited to bring copies of their family photos and loved ones, newsprint, letters, etc. to create a collage together. We will work through the stories of our ancestors, highlighting the lives of those who came before us while reflecting on the process of watching our step with our loved ones.
This workshop was created to honor our loved ones, transitioned and living, and the impact they have on our lineages. All materials will be provided. Please feel free to bring whatever you’d like to create with. All ages are welcomed! Limited spots are available for 6 families (up to 5 members each).
