Griot artist Vanessa Johnson, is a native of Syracuse, N.Y. who practices in the art of storytelling. A Griot is a traditional West African Storyteller who is responsible for accurately reciting historical events through song, speech, reenactment, screenwriting and musical composure which effect society or a specific community.
Monday August 8 – Friday August 12; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Explore Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad History through the 7 Principles of the African American community celebration of Kwanzaa! Create your art with paint, collage, graffiti, photo transfer, and quilting!
Masks are recommended, but our policy is subject to change.