Juneteenth Collage Class

Join multidisciplinary Philadelphia-based artist Doriana Diaz for a special Juneteenth celebration centered on creativity, reflection, and community through the art of collage. Doriana Diaz is an Afro-Caribbean multidimensional artist, archivist, and memory worker deeply connected to the vibrant cultural landscape of Philadelphia. Her artistic practice spans a variety of mediums, primarily focusing on collage, cardboard cutouts, cyanotypes and bookmaking, which she uses to engage with themes of loss, memory, fantasy, utopia, formation, and identity. By documenting visual images and narratives, Doriana invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships with memory and cultural heritage. Her work gathers personal and found ephemera to create new archives that blend space, time and location. Throughout her career, she has hosted a diverse range of workshops in notable spaces across the city, including The African American Museum, Brandywine Museum of Art, United States Botanical Gardens, Mural Arts, and Fleisher Art Memorial. She has also collaborated with educational institutions such as Penn Charter, Delaware Valley Friends School, and Green Street Friends, as well as community hubs like Express Newark, Ipade, and Bok Bar. These workshops not only showcase her dedication to teaching and sharing her craft but also foster community engagement and collective creativity. Participants will create their own unique visual collages while exploring themes of freedom, memory, joy, and Black cultural expression. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply curious to create, this workshop welcomes all skill levels. Feel free to bring photographs, magazines, papers, or other materials you'd like to incorporate into your collage. All basic supplies—including scissors, glue, paper, and a wide selection of source materials—will be provided. Come gather, create, and celebrate Juneteenth through collective art-making and imagination. Each guest with One Free Drink Ticket at entry to the event section, redeemable for anything at the bar.