Visual Arts and Jazz Day™ 2021

We invite everyone to join us for our 5th Annual Visual Arts and Jazz Day™, a three day community event celebrating visual arts and jazz, on Fri. June 11th (all day streaming) on www.artsandjazzfestny.com, www.gwenblackarts.com, and YouTube: Gwen Black Arts. The event features performances by Keith “The Captain” Gamble, Jazz Vocalist Terri Davis, Visual Artist Elton Leonard, musician Atiba Wilson & his Befoquotet Band, Puppeteer Will Abbott & Mrs. Biddie, with Jazzy Storytime™ by Visual Artist and Festival Founder Gwendolyn Black. Additional events will include a senior barbecue presented by HCCI with performances by Charles Butler and the Blues Bandits with Salsa Instruction by Thabbit Iddin and a performance by Puppeteer Will Abbott & Mrs. Biddie.

Other community event dates include Sat. June 12th (Family Day Block Party 12 noon to 5 pm) and Sun. June 13th 3 pm or a Pre-Father’s Day Concert featuring Trumpeter Michael Young & Band, Emme Kemp and Trio, Vocalist/Percussionist Paul Brown and other special guests. This event is supported by LMCC (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council) UMEZ (Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone), and the UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant. For more information call G. Black at 212.665-5313 or email gwenblackarts@gmail.com. Or visit our websites for additional updated information