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PRE-FESTIVAL EXHIBIT !

WORKS by MAYA JAMES

2026 Westminster Art Festival visual art juror

March 8 – April 13, 2026

Maya Sophia Ananda James is a multidisciplinary social practice multimedia artist based in Kalamazoo. She is also a graphic novelist, author, writer, arts educator, journalist, and recipient of the Vanguard Award in ArtPrize 2023. Her artistic pursuits go hand in hand with a commitment to community engagement and social justice. Her work thrives in collaboration with communities and organizations serving undervalued groups, including but not limited to black women and black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

https://mayamjjames.weebly.com/about-maya.html

"WHOSE BACKYARD?" EXHIBIT OPENING April 25, 2026

Art, conversation, & music from La Soulful Rock!

We had a great time at the CLOSING CELEBRATION

on Friday, June 12 5 -7 pm

There was last-minute voting, we enjoyed some music,

the People's Choice Prize was presented to TWO artists (it was a tie!),

and we learned that the 2027 theme will be "Future Forecast... NOW!"

Then we all enjoyed some ice cream as we had one last look at the art.

WESTMINSTER ART FESTIVAL