Join us for our annual Black Heritage event with our Heritage Builders!
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Learn Black History from our Wax Museum, and watch many community performances. The Heritage Builders, RISE, and many community partners have made this event possible.
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You can purchase tickets here:
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Heal and Honor Paint night
Come paint with us celebrating a night of self reflection, healing, and fundraising for Rise Virtual Academy! Join usfor a Night of Art, Healing, and Giving Back!
We are excited to invite you to a special Paint Night & Fundraiser in support of Rise Virtual Academy! This will be an evening dedicated to self-reflection, creativity, and community.
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What to Expect:
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A step-by-step guided painting session where you'll create your very own personal art piece.
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All art supplies provided—just bring your inspiration!
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Snacks and drinks to enjoy while you paint.
Spots are limited to only 50 people! Don't wait—register now using the link below to secure your place.
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Melissa's art from her "Days of Creation" will be on display and will be available to purchase.
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A portion of all original art sales from the event will be donated to Rise Virtual Academy, an incredible institution that empowers students by teaching Black History, fostering a sense of self-worth, and celebrating #blackgirlmagic and #blackboyjoy. Let's make a difference together through art, reflection. We can't wait to see you there!
Register and pay here:
https://events.humanitix.com/heal-and-honor
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2023-24 events RISE supported & participated in:
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February 3rd, 2024: Curly Me! Change the World With Her.
February 24th, 2024: Black Excellence. View the posters for the place and time.
2022-23 events RISE supported & participated in:
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October
*Utah Museum of Fine Arts
November
*Hosted Community Movie: Wakanda Forever
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December
*Theater with Salt Lake Acting Company "Frog and Toad"
*Kwanzaa with the McGillis School
February
*All-Star Weekend
*Black History Living Wax Museum
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March
*Utah Black Chamber of Commerce
April
*Sowing Seeds for Change
May
*Tracy Aviary
*Hosted Community Movie: The Little Mermaid
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July
*Utah Shakespeare Festival
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2021-22 events RISE supported & participated in:
September
*Bomba Marile (Afro-Latina) in person learning
October
*Venture Lab/Utapreneur learing
February
*IGBC Youth Black History Dinner Theater
March
*U of U Black Cultural Center, in person learning
*Bomba Marile:Afrodescendant Geneology in Puerto Rico
*Expect the Great
April
*Dr. Bernice King speaking event
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Summer Events
