Art After Dark: Across the Diaspora

"Art After Dark: Across the Diaspora" celebrates the rich and expansive contributions of people of African descent through music, movement, and visual art from cultures around the world. This special evening highlights the creativity and cultural influence of Black people through dynamic performances, storytelling, and artistic expression. Enjoy a vibrant mix of live music with curated DJ sets, plus a special trivia night hosted by Trivia For Us featuring original questions on pop culture, music, movies, TV, science, history, sports, and current events—with exciting prizes for participants.

Satisfy your appetite with delicious food available for purchase from Don’s Jamaican Kitchen and Cuzzo’s mobile trucks.

Program Schedule

Exhibition Galleries Open
7 pm - 11 pm (2nd & 3rd Floors)

"Heard It All Before: A Live Experience Made for Real Music Lovers" presented by Winston Robinson/Applesauce Group with DJ B-Man
7 pm - 9 pm (Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor)

Drop-in Experience
7 pm - 9 pm (MODA Studio, 2nd Floor)

Rooted & Resonant with Sir Abstraxxx and Bryan Patterson Jr. (Stay Cozy Studios)
7:30 pm - 9 pm (Gallery East, 3rd Floor)

Five Stages of Gullah Heritage, Palmetto Tutorial with Corey Alston, Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Performance Suite, 2nd Floor)

Trivia For Us: "A Mind Game for the Culture" - Deydra Bringas and Shakira Hodges
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Rooftop, 4th Floor)

Dance with Tamara Williams and Luciano Xavier da Silva
8 pm - 9 pm (Hewitt Gallery, 2nd Floor)

DJ Pauly Guwop and DJ CJ the Gifted
9 pm - 11 pm (Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor; Rooftop, 4th Floor)