click to enlarge Courtesy of BLKOUT Walls Mural FestivalBLKOUT Walls Mural Festival to take place July 24-31; work by Sydney G. James. The inaugural Black-produced BLKOUT Walls Festival is turning the spotlight on Black muralists, as well as the limited racial diversity and lack of sustainable compensation in the art world. The festival will host a series of artist talks, city tours, panel discussions, pop-up art exhibitions, and the main event: live murals. Unlike similar festivals across the country, BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival has committed itself to paying each artist a fee, as well as compensating lodging, meals, and transportation costs to better establish economic equity in the diverse arts community. The weeklong celebration will conclude on Saturday, July 31 with a BLKOUT Walls Block PartyVarious events throughout Detroit from Saturday, July 24-Saturday, July 31; blkoutwalls.com; events are free, donations are encouraged.

Source: MetroXpress July 21, 2021 18:33 UTC