A guided tour of Portland’s history with Atlantic Black Box followed by an art workshop with Indigo Arts Alliance
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 3:30 pm – 6:15 pm
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Atlantic Black Box and Indigo Arts Alliance invite you to engage with memory, art, and place through the latest offering in our ReMapping New England series: Portland’s African Heritage Tour and Woodblock Printing Workshop.
Participants will be guided on a 90-minute walk through the city’s Old Port neighborhood, led by ABB Education Coordinator Seth Goldstein. Following the tour, participants will then meet at Indigo Arts Alliance’s Black Seed Studio on 132 Washington Ave, where they will have the chance to create their own woodblock prints from the Portland Freedom Trail Markers designed by artist Daniel Minter. The woodblock markers can be matched with corresponding text to foster a dialogue between participants and the layered history of Portland. The woodblocks can also be collaged with other images to create more complex narratives about our nation’s history. All materials will be provided.
Event details:
The tour and workshop experience are just under three hours in total.
Participants will meet at the globe sculpture situated at the intersection of Commercial and Franklin Streets in Portland’s Old Port. The tour will end at Indigo’s Black Seed Studio, 132 Washington Ave.
The walking tour is considered a low-exertion level activity, with 90 minutes of moderately paced walking throughout downtown Portland. We suggest wearing breathable clothing and comfortable shoes and don’t forget a water bottle to stay hydrated. Ages 6+.
Upcoming tour and workshops: Tuesday, August 10th, 3:30-6:15 pm | Register here
All tours and workshops can be booked directly on the Atlantic Black Box website. Please call (952) 393-7745 for any questions or concerns.
For more information on all upcoming ReMapping New England programs, please visit the Atlantic Black Box website.
