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​PRE-FESTIVAL EXHIBIT !

WORKS by MAYA JAMES

      2026  Westminster Art Festival visual art juror

                             

  March 8 – April 13, 2026

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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.

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

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Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

 

Exhibit open Monday, Wednesday Thursday 10 am - 4 pm, Sundays 11 am - noon

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"WHOSE BACKYARD?" EXHIBIT OPENING

April 25, 2026 4-7 pm​

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See the art, meet the artists,

vote for your favorite piece, 

enjoy refreshments & music from La Soulful Rock!

Bring a friend!​​

La Soulful Rock flute.jpg

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"WHOSE BACKYARD?" AWARDS PRESENTATION

Friday, May 15   6 pm​

Exhibit open 5 -7 pm

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poetry books will be ready!

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OPEN MIC POETRY

Friday, May 30   7 pm​

Friendly and open to all!

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CLOSING CELEBRATION

Friday, June 12     5 -7 pm

​program begins at 5 pm, followed by ice cream sundaes!

 

Music from our community

Presentation of People's Choice Award

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(last chance to vote for your choice!)

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Westminster Art Festival   1515 Helen Avenue  Portage, MI 49002

269-344-3966

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