Commemorate Black history through art @ BIMA

Gather up the whole family and hop on the ferry for a night of art, celebration, food, music and more — all part of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s annual Black History Month soirée event showcasing Black creativity.

The evening will provide several interactive art opportunities, including the chance to watch Seattle-based mixed media artist and photographer Onaytonie as she creates a painting in real time (also be available for purchase at the end of the event). Additionally, there will be a continuation of the “Harvesting Hope” community project from the museum’s Jan. 18 MLK celebration event, where guests can share their hopes for the future and ideas on how to work together for a better world.

Beyond visual art, enjoy live performances of spoken word, music from a band and DJ, plus tap dancing from artists such as DJ LoveJones, The Sovereign Sound and Elleanna Smith.

Pop-up Black Love Market will feature several vendors of makers and artists to browse and shop, including home décor from designer New Vision Interiors @ Home, women’s fashions from Finesse4UBoutique, luxury watches by R. Burnette Brand (also featured in the museum’s giftshop), graphic tees and hats by clothing line Demarciano, jewelry and accessories by Her Glow Candy Shop and more.

So plan to soirée on the 21st and support small businesses and local artists, hit the dance floor and sample some complimentary light bites as you spend some time sharing creative inspiration in community.