Boulder County Juneteenth Celebration at the Longmont Museum

Youth Art Workshops & Showcase
Featuring African Dance, African Drumming, and Singing

9 am – 3 pm | Youth Arts Workshops | Ages 10-18 | FREE / Registration Required

4:30 pm | Youth Arts Showcase | All are Welcome | FREE Reservations Recommended

Join us to commemorate June 19, 1865, the day that Union troops officially recognized the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation in the State of Texas. The holiday has long been celebrated in the African American community with prayers, feasting, song, and dance. Recognizing its critical national importance, President Biden declared it a National Holiday in 2021.

The day will include morning Youth Art Workshops culminating in a Youth Arts Showcase at 4:30 pm in the Stewart Auditorium, to which all are invited. The Showcase will be followed by a reception at 6:00 pm.

About the Youth Arts Workshops

Youth Arts Workshops
9 am-3 pm for ages 10-18
More Info & Registration

These day-long sessions are designed to engage youth ages 10-18 in various art forms culminating in a Youth Arts Showcase in the Longmont Museum’s Stewart Auditorium at 4:30 pm.

Workshop Descriptions 

African Drumming: In a class setting, a professionally trained instructor will guide youth participants through various west African traditional drum rhythms, popular songs, and dance steps. The instructor will teach these musical expressions collectively, and participants will be divided into drummers and singers/dancers and will be ready to perform during the showcase portion of the afternoon.

African Dance: Moving and dancing to the African beats and rhythms, participants in this high-energy workshop will experience a fun and educational learning opportunity. Participants will learn various African dances and perform these moves during the showcase portion of the afternoon.

Vocal Performance: The singing workshop will provide a unique opportunity for participants to work together collaboratively to create music that will be performed throughout the weekend. This workshop will assist participants in developing their vocal abilities and engaging in various song styles and genres. At the end of the workshop, the united voices will perform songs during the showcase portion of the afternoon.

About the Youth Arts Showcase

Youth Arts Showcase
The participants in the Youth Arts Workshops will perform what they learned in a Showcase at 4:30 pm in the Stewart Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. The Showcase to be followed by a reception at 6:30 pm.

FREE / Reservations Required

Boulder County Juneteenth Celebration

The NAACP Boulder County and the Executive Committee, African American Cultural Events, BoCo invite you to the second annual Boulder County Juneteenth Celebration. This year’s celebration is a five-day affair offered in collaboration with various local community members and organizations, as well as participants from multiple municipalities within Boulder County. Making Black history accessible is one of the first steps in acknowledging and celebrating African American Culture.

Click here for full schedule and more info.

Presented in collaboration with NAACP Boulder County and the Executive Committee, African American Cultural Events, BoCo.