Curtis Newkirk Jr. Sumthin’ Ain’t Right, 2024. Oils and acrylic on canvas, 84 × 60 in.
Juneteenth At the Branch
05.2025
Observe Juneteenth, America’s other Independence Day, at the Branch Museum of Design with the opening of two new exhibitions—(re) Framing Protest (Now) and Echoes of Us.
This community celebration begins at 6pm on June 19 and features a live DJ, a book signing for (re)Framing Protest (Now), and a pop-up print shop featuring work by Echoes of Us artists.
In partnership with ART 180, the event will include a special appearance by Umama, a monumental art installation honoring the resilience of Black women from Richmond and Cape Town. Memory Lab @ Richmond Public Library will also be onsite to capture and archive personal stories.
Open bar and light snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.
The Branch Museum of Design
2501 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220