Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend: Building a Beloved Community

“In a sense all life is inter-related. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. in a Letter from Birmingham Jail  

Celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Newfields this weekend. It starts with us. Creating a beloved community mindset through the transformative power of art and nature. Not just one day, but every day. Join us to be inspired by music, performance, spoken word and dance.  

See the daily schedules, ticketing and more below: 

Special thanks to Christopher Pitts for his help planning this weekend of connectedness. 

Please note that Newfields is closed on Monday, January 16. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 

11 AM–4 PM | Self-Guided Gallery Tour | IMA Galleries  

11:30 AM–3:30 PM | Art Making: The Power of Word | Studios 3 & 4 

11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Music by Brandon Douthitt Duo | Pulliam Family Great Hall 

12–12:30 PM | Storytime with Black Worldschoolers | Suite of Textile and Fashion Arts 

1–1:30 PM | Kenyettá Dance Company Performance | The Toby 

1:30–2 PM | Spoken Word by Pernell | The Clowes Pavilion 

2–3 PM | Pianist Joshua Thompson | Pulliam Great Hall 

3–3:30 PM | Kenyettá Dance Company Performance | The Toby 

3:30–4 PM | Spoken Word by Manon Voice | The Clowes Pavilion 

Special thanks to Christopher Pitts for his help planning this weekend of connectedness. 

Please note that Newfields is closed on Monday, January 16.