Voices of Freedom

Solicited Colour by Dave McClinton

In 2022 Juneteenth Cincinnati commissioned new works by 10 artists and 10 poets exploring the promise and reality of “freedom” as experienced by those whose lives and destinies were touched by emancipation. Each artist created his or her graphic impression, which was then interpreted by a poet. Their work was exhibited at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center in February and March, 2022, accompanied by four evening cabaret sessions at the Art Center. Click HERE to view a short video collage of all of the evening performances.

They also were exhibited at the 2022 Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival.

Each of the images here is linked to a recording of the poet’s live presentation to a very engaged and enthusiastic audience at the Arts Center.
Curated by Michael Coppage (visual art) and MoPoetry Phillips (poetry).

This project has been made possible by American Rescue Plan funds from the City of Cincinnati, administered through ArtsWave and in collaboration with the Kennedy Heights Arts Center and the Cincinnati Art Museum.