Freedom, strength, and resilience on display at Juneteenth art auction – News Radio KMAN

Freedom, strength, and resilience were the themes set for this years Manhattan Juneteenth art auction, held Thursday at Manhattans Douglass Activity Center.

The second-annual event showcased works from artists across the community. These pieces were created by artists of all ages and skill levels.

Event organizer and artist Hilary Wahlen spoke with KMAN about the event, and she said that one change was made to the auction this year that benefited the event very well.

Wahlen

Wahlen had one piece up for auction at the event, which featured three generations of black women. She said that these women perfectly represented this years themes.

Wahlen

Another notable piece from the event was created by 15-year-old Kaylyn Parker. Parker was the second youngest artist whose work was part of the auction, yet her piece brought in the third highest amount of the night.

Parker

Overall, nearly $2,700 was raised at the auction. While the amount raised was a great benefit to the organization and the artists, Wahlen also said that the messages the art conveys are just as important.

Wahlen

Proceeds from Thursdays auction will be split between the artists and the Juneteenth Committee to help fund future Juneteenth events.

Downtown Manhattans website includes further details about this years art and artists as well as images of the pieces that were featured.

Go here to read the rest:

Freedom, strength, and resilience on display at Juneteenth art auction - News Radio KMAN