Veterans Juneteenth Workshop: Legacy & Memory through Artifacts of Service
June 25 @ 11:00 am
Veterans Juneteenth Workshop: Legacy & Memory through Artifacts of Service
Wednesday, June 25, 11 AM–2 PM
Reception Hall | Free for active military, veterans, and first responders
In recognition of Juneteenth, the Veterans Creative Arts Program in partnership with CAM invites service members to a special morning of history and creativity at this Veterans Juneteenth Workshop with artist Jermaine “JP” Powell and CAM Cultural Curator Daniel Jones.
Daniel Jones will share the powerful story of William J. Gould, an enslaved plasterer from Wilmington who escaped by sea during the Civil War and served in the Union Navy. Gould’s detailed diary offers a rare firsthand account of service and self-liberation. Guests will also view Jermaine Powell’s innovative portrait of Gould, created for CAM’s 1897: Continuum of Change initiative.
Following the talk, artist JP Jermaine Powell will lead the hands-on Veterans Juneteenth Workshop session, Legacy & Memory: Artifacts of Service, where participants will design a symbolic medal, insignia, or patch representing their service, values, or life mission, drawing inspiration from museum objects and personal experiences.
About the Artist:
JP Jermaine Powell is a North Carolina–based mixed-media painter, public artist, and luxury art specialist. Known for his richly textured work that fuses cultural storytelling with bold design, Powell creates immersive public installations and lush paintings that reflect themes of identity, transformation, and legacy. His work has been exhibited at the North Carolina Museum of Art, CAM Raleigh, the World Trade Center, and internationally at the Al Maqam residency in Marrakesh, Morocco.
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