Maryland Arts Summit Panel Artists and Advocacy

The Black Art Today Foundation at the 2024 Maryland Arts Summit!
Join the Black Art Today Foundation for the closing panel discussion at the 2024 Maryland Arts Summit on June 22nd, 2024, during lunch!

This panel will delve into the complex relationship between artists and advocacy. We'll center the voices of Maryland-based artists who are using their art to address social issues, promote positive change, and advocate for themselves and their communities. ️

Moderator: Yemonja Smalls,2024 Maryland Arts Summit Maryland-based arts professional, with experience facilitating discussions on art and social change.
- Alma Roberts, Visual artist tackling issues of racial justice through her work.
- Bryane Broadie, Artist, using his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health
- Larry Poncho Brown. Artist and Community arts organizer who utilizes art as a tool for social transformation.