Join us for an evening highlighting the work of women artists of color devoted to advocating for and developing work around decarceration, liberation, and reclamation. With a particular focus on those who have been targeted or imprisoned for protecting and defending themselves, their rights, and those of other women or their families, Ascención will create a space for activism, healing, and embracing a destiny of liberation.

Directed by Estefanía Fadul and hosted by Valeria Avina, Ascención will feature poetry, excerpts, and short works from interdisciplinary artists and activists Liza Jessie Peterson, Raquel Almazán, Marilyn Torres, Christina Dawkins (A4Abolitionist), Yadira De La Riva, a collaborative piece by Valerie Seeley & Kevin Hays coordinated by Fury Young’s Die Jim Crow, and poetry by PEN America Prison Writer’s program (PEN America) poet Louise K. Waakaa’igan, read by Brigitte Harris and other alumni of Rehabilitation Through the Arts. The evening will also feature music by Sharla L. “Sharlafunk” Patrick.

Free community meal served at 7:15PM; Performance at 8:00PM