The Juneteenth Institute (Baltimore, 2026)
16-17 June 2026
Black Imagination, Care, and Cultural Practice
ABOUT
The Juneteenth Institute is a two-day cultural platform exploring Black imagination, care, and contemporary cultural practice.
Developed by BlackImagination.art in collaboration with Visual Dynamics Labs (VDL), the Institute combines a private research lab with a public forum, creating space for both in-depth exchange and public engagement.
The program brings together artists, curators, and cultural workers to connect local practice in Baltimore with broader conversations in art, visual culture, and global contemporary discourse.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Day 1 — Private Lab (Invitation Only)
Juneteenth Lab: Black Imagination & Cultural Practice
A focused, small-group intensive for selected participants working across:
visual culture and critical theory
curatorial and institutional practice
moving image and documentation
The lab is designed as a site of research, exchange, and production.
Day 2 — Public Forum (Open Program)
Juneteenth Public Forum: Black Imagination in Practice
A public-facing program featuring:
panel conversations
screenings and presentations
open dialogue with participants and invited speakers
PARTICIPANTS
The Institute brings together:
emerging artists and cultural workers
invited artists, curators, and scholars
institutional collaborators and observers