University City Juneteenth Art Fest June 19

This event is free to attend, and will include:

• Music
• Dance performances
• Interactive painting activities for all ages
• Visual art
• Vendors
• Games
• Giveaways
• More

Hands-On Activities

• Create Your Own Juneteenth-Themed Painting
• Tie-Dye a Juneteenth Bandana
• Design with African and African American-inspired textiles
• Create your own custom bean bag for cornhole
• Live podcast station + red carpet interviews
• Free haircuts, interactive game stations, and community experiences

Performances

• Jason Brown, @jasonbrownlegacy – Event DJ and grandson of the legendary James Brown, continuing a powerful musical legacy with an electrifying, culture-driven sound.
• DJ BackSpinz (Claude Whitfield) ft. DJ Yung Prophet, @backspinz x @djyungprophet – Bringing youth-driven DJ energy and interactive music experiences to the PlayStation area.
• DJ JamxLiVe, @jamxlive – High-energy DJ delivering dynamic sets that keep the festival moving.
• TwinNation Dance Company x Legacy Lane Studios, @twinnationdancecrew x @legacylanestudios_clt – 3-time World of Dance Champions bringing precision, power, and high-energy choreography to the stage.
• Mimi V (Mariana Vazquez), @themimiv – Soulful vocalist blending contemporary and classic sounds with a captivating presence.
• DDA TINK, @ddatink – Hip-hop and soul artist delivering high-energy, emotionally driven performances.
• Lady Scribe (Jasmine Gibson), @ladyscribe – Poet merging spoken word and music to inspire and engage.
• Danny “DSquared²” Davenport, @dstarr4w – Saxophonist and vocalist bringing smooth, expressive sound to the lineup.
• Will Adams, @willadams24 – R&B/soul vocalist known for engaging, crowd-connecting performances.
• ShanDaria (Shandy Massey), @shandaria__ – Dynamic singer with soul-stirring vocals and an energetic stage presence.
• Kingston “Drummer King” Price @drummerkingprice – Rising youth percussionist

Featured Creative & Cultural Artists

• Jarel Kingsberry, @jarelington – Viral animation artist producing custom digital content to elevate the festival’s visual identity.
• Fauntroy, @geraldfauntroyofficial – Nationally recognized live visual artist creating dynamic artwork in real time.
• Marquia Humphries, @leaving.my.marq – A mixed media artist whose work centers the Black experience, blending visual storytelling and advocacy to amplify marginalized voices and make information more accessible.

Fashion Curator

• Nira Love, @niralovesfashionboutique – Returning fashion curator leading a high-energy runway experience featuring over 20 models and showcasing local designers and creatives.

Media & Interactive Experiences

• Chrissy Doles of Wine, Wealth & Tea Magazine, @official_winewealthteapodcast – Live podcast station capturing conversations, culture, and community throughout the festival.
• Daja Star, @dajastartv – Media correspondent, hosting red carpet-style interviews, spotlighting artists, vendors, the community, and special guests.

Community Partners

• Lucky Barber Shop, @luckyspotbarbershop – The first Black-owned barbershop featured in Walmart, providing free haircuts to the community with barbers on-site.
• Shakira Hodges x Trivia For Us, @triviaforus – Leading the “Trivia for Us” Game Station, engaging guests through culture and community-centered fun.