Access for All Community Day | Juneteenth, Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:00 AM
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Date
Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:00 AM
Name
Access for All Community Day | Juneteenth
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Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free Admission all day!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the New Britain Museum of American Art. For this occasion, the Museum is partnering with the City of New Britain in hosting this event!
This day-long event features artistic performances on the Showmobile, outdoor activities, in-gallery experiences, cARTie mobile art gallery, and of course artmaking. Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a bite from regional food trucks. The Museum was one of the earliest institutions, if not the first, to hold a Juneteenth celebration in New Britain. In 2001, in collaboration with its African American Advisory Committee, the Museum worked with New Britain residents to host a celebration for the holiday. Ms. Paulette Fox, who brough the celebration to New Britain says: "We created Juneteenth to represent not just what African Americans went through, but we connected with other cultures like the Polish community, the Asian communities, the Latino community—so that people could celebrate their own cultures while coming together on Juneteenth. Together, they could experience the historical significance of what African Americans went through."
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the New Britain Museum of American Art. For this occasion, the Museum is partnering with the City of New Britain in hosting this event!
This day-long event features artistic performances on the Showmobile, outdoor activities, in-gallery experiences, cARTie mobile art gallery, and of course artmaking. Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a bite from regional food trucks. The Museum was one of the earliest institutions, if not the first, to hold a Juneteenth celebration in New Britain. In 2001, in collaboration with its African American Advisory Committee, the Museum worked with New Britain residents to host a celebration for the holiday. Ms. Paulette Fox, who brough the celebration to New Britain says: "We created Juneteenth to represent not just what African Americans went through, but we connected with other cultures like the Polish community, the Asian communities, the Latino community—so that people could celebrate their own cultures while coming together on Juneteenth. Together, they could experience the historical significance of what African Americans went through."
Schedule:
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | DJ MDot starts the music on the Showmobile
12 p.m. | Anthem sung by Aleecya, flag raising, and welcome remarks
12:45 p.m. | Performance by Dejave Dance
1:15 p.m. | Mayor’s Address and Keynote Address by Jamelle Elliott, Assistant Coach of the UConn Women's Basketball Team
1:30 | Performance TBD
1:50 p.m. | Performance by Aleecya
2:10 p.m. | Performance by the "Open Mic" finalists
2:40 p.m. | Performance by the CT Slam Team
Vendor Tables:
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Bar of Thoughts
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Designs by Jackii
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The New Britain Public Library
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Cecilia Imports
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Pretty Afrika Designs
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Shantel Butler Cruise Planners
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Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain
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InaScents Natural Products
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Notes of Beauty LLC
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Kaydrawsy Art
Throughout the Day Activities:
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Draw Together Strangers
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John Hitchcock Mobile Silkscreen Printing (tote bags)
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Photo Taking Area Inspired by Lorraine O'Grady's Art Is...
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Meet Jamelle Elliott
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Self-Guided Activity Sheets for the Galleries
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cARTie Art Bus
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New Britain Library Van
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Seaside Creamery Ice Cream Truck
The Museum’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration is made possible through the generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Additional support provided by New Britain Commission on the Arts and Murphy Charitable Contributions Committee, Legrand/Wiremold.
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Because the New Britain Museum of American Art is a non-profit organization that depends on funds generated from ticket sales, there are NO REFUNDS on tickets purchased for programs or events at the Museum. Thank you for your support.
Debido a que el Museo de Arte Americano New Britain es una organización sin fines de lucro que depende de los fondos generados por la venta de entradas, NO HAY REEMBOLSOS en las entradas compradas para programas o eventos en el museo. Gracias por su apoyo.