Juneteenth 2024 was highlighted by a luncheon hosted by the LMCC at the St. Augustine Renaissance Hotel on June 15th that included music, history, and great food. This was a part of the 60th Anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Every Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) picks a theme to focus on. The theme for 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory, and as a form of empowerment. We honor the African American artists from the past who endured and paved a way and the artists in the present who continue using their voice in a creative medium.

The LMCC wants to highlight several African American artists of varying medias throughout the year because Black History is important all year. This blog post is the second in a two part series where we feature multiple artists centering around ASALH’s theme. Additionally, we also highlight one or two artists each month of 2024 from this blog on our social media pages.

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center’s (LMCC) Assistant Director supports the Executive Director to carry out the organization’s mission and policies established by the Board of Directors, by managing the operational activities within the institution including management of operational staff, custodian, interns and volunteers – ensuring a clean, safe, informative and positive experience for visitors. The Assistant Director creates or assists in the creation of policies, budgets, marketing, communications, and coordination of events and programs, working to preserve, promote and perpetuate over 450 years of the African American story through the arts, educational programs, lectures, live performances, and exhibits.