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William Grant Still Art Center: Griffin Lotson Workshop

Date
January 6, 2024
Time
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
https://wgsac.wordpress.com/
Council District
City Council District 10

We are honored and enthusiastic to share a workshop with esteemed Gullah/Geeche historian. Griffin Lotson, flying in from Georgia to share his knowledge. This event is in conjunction with The 43rd Annual Black Doll Show – Conjure: Reclaiming African American Traditions Through Hoodoo and Other Spiritual Dolls. The hour and a half workshop will be followed up with a panel discussion featuring Shamanicka “Shanga the Medicine Wombman” Boykins and Jade Daniels, moderated by this year’s curator, Monica Bailey.

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at wgsarts@lacity.org

Street parking is available along Adams and West View Street. We are wheelchair accessible. If using Access, rideshare or drop off, please call us when you arrive if you need assistance getting into the center.

Location

William Grant Still Arts Center
2520 S West View St
Los Angeles, CA 90016 United States
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