Join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibition!
BYENVENI is a multimedia exhibition that welcomes contemporary Haitian Diasporic art. This exhibition shines a spotlight on the creative expressions of eleven artists who focus on the theme of lakay (translated as home in Haitian-Kreyòl), and explore Haiti as both a cherished internal sanctuary, preserving cultural traditions and religious practices, as well as an external haven, a space of refuge, familial and communal development, a source of boundless joy, and the cornerstone of sovereignty.
Curated by Yvena Despagne.
Featured Artists:
Nic[o] Brierre Aziz
Steven Baboun
Daveed Baptiste
Tasha Dougé
Laurena Finéus
Tania L. Balan-Gaubert
Madjeen Isaac
Fabiola Jean-Louis
Metrès Riva Nyri Précil
Natacha Thys
Oyasound Project
There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is closed. Walk-up registration at the door is welcome. Space is limited and admission will be granted based on capacity limits.
Refreshments to be provided by Navet 1804.
As Children Of Caribbean Immigrants, Navèt 1804’s Four Founders Share A Profound Connection To Their Haitian And African Heritage Through Clairin. Lifelong Friends Turned Brothers, The Founders Bonded Over Their Shared Experiences And Cultural Upbringing. Since Their Pre-Teen Years, The 3 Haitian American Founders (Eddy, Jay, And Joe) Shared A Mutual Desire To One Day Effectuate Change And Development In Haiti. Immersed In His Brothers’ Culture, Dwayne, A Barbadian American, Felt His Brother’s Passion And Vowed To Help In Their Mission.
The Brothers Decided That They Would, Together, One Day Create A Company And Utilize A Portion Of The Profits To Effectuate Change In Haiti. Known As “The Rhum Guys” Since College, It Was Only Natural That The Founders Are Expanding Their Introduction Of Clairin, Haitian Rhum, To The World. Navèt 1804 Was Founded To Sell And Bring One Of Haiti’s Historical and Cultural Beverages To Broader Recognition In The U.S. And Around The World
BYENVENI is a multimedia exhibition that epitomizes the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute’s theme for 2024, Lakay se Lakay, which translates to Home is Home in Haitian Kreyòl. A year-long homage that celebrates the legacy of Haiti, Our Black Nation, Lakay se Lakay is a cultural odyssey through which we dedicate much of our programming. Using the lens of Haitian arts and scholarship, CCCADI explores home as a space for refuge, building family and community, preservation of traditions, a foundation for cultivating joy, and the roots of sovereignty.