Summer SOULstice Thursday, June 21, 2018 Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Avenue 5:30-8pm Free event, RSVP requested at http://bit.ly/SOULsticeTix Overview Hosted by Tacoma's Poet Laureate Kellie Richardson, Summer SOULstice is an intersection of creativity, community and commerce. June 21st marks summer solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year. SOULstice will hold space to celebrate this annual miracle by featuring emerging and established artists from marginalized communities. The work featured will carry themes of awakening and healing, personal connection to Earth and spirit, as well as the thread of human experience that connects us all. The weight of historical oppression, generational trauma has never diminished the indelible joy, creativity, innovation and pride of those on the margins. SOULstice underscores this victory. Featured performers will include: * Thy Nguyen, Poet, Artivist and former Poet Laureate * Olivia Thomas, Vocalist and Visual Artist * Hybrid, local favorite funk and soul band featuring celebrated bassist Annie Jones-Barnes In addition to feature performances, an exhibit space and artist market will feature work from local artists and entrepreneurs. Work will include every medium and price range. Tiffanny Hammonds, painter and muralist, will also create a live painting during the performance. RSVP now as space is limited. Tickets are available on Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/SOULsticeTix Please forward questions to Kellie Richardson at brownbetty253@gmail.com<mailto:brownbetty253@gmail.com>. Co-sponsored by Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Arts Commission, Summer SOULstice is FREE of charge to all who'd like to attend. We look forward to seeing you at this one of a kind event!