September 2024

Collecting Constellations: A Braiding and Crocheting Workshop with Jeannette Ehlers

In September, P.6 artist Jeannette Ehlers hosted Collecting Constellations, a series of braiding and crocheting workshops at the Xavier University of Louisiana Innovation Studio. Participants assisted in creating two art pieces featured in the Prospect.6 exhibition. The workshop began with an introductory training session and offered an honorarium of $20 per hour. Limited to five participants, the intimate gathering fostered hands-on collaboration while exploring themes of craft and cultural identity.

October 2024

NOAAM x Prospect.6: Harbingers of Now

On October 30, 2024, Prospect.6 and the New Orleans African American Museum hosted Harbingers of Now, a fireside chat featuring P.6 artists Joiri Minaya, L. Kasimu Harris, and Jeannette Ehlers. Facilitated by NOAAM Creative Producer Cameron-Mitchell Ware, the conversation explored the concept of a harbinger as a gift, offering insights into the artists' creative processes. The event provided a unique opportunity for community engagement and reflection on contemporary art practices.

Press Guided Tour

Prospect.6 hosted an exclusive guided tour for select press, donors, and VIPs at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Led by Susan Brennan Co-Artistic Directors Miranda Lash and Ebony G. Patterson, the tour covered key P.6 venues, including the Ogden Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, and Harmony Circle, providing insight into the artistic vision behind the exhibition.

Love Burst: Activation by Raúl de Nieves

On October 31, 2024, P.6 artist Raúl de Nieves presented Love Burst at Harmony Circle, an energetic activation that invited audiences to reimagine concepts of care, inclusivity, and fierce love. The performance featured special guest artists from New Orleans, creating a joyful and dynamic experience that celebrated community and artistic expression.

Artist Talk with Hannah Chalew, Mel Chin, Christopher Cozier, and Tessa Mars

On October 31, 2024, Prospect.6 hosted an artist talk at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) Camp Street Warehouse featuring P.6 artists Hannah Chalew, Mel Chin, Christopher Cozier, and Tessa Mars. Co-Artistic Directors Miranda Lash and Ebony G. Patterson facilitated the discussion, exploring the themes and creative processes behind the artists' works presented in the exhibition. The event provided an in-depth look at how each artist engages with contemporary issues through their practice.

November 2024

Seeding The Future: Community Activation by Tuan Mami

On November 1, 2024, P.6 artist Tuan Mami hosted Seeding The Future at the Xavier Art Gallery. The event, rooted in Mami’s Vietnamese Immigrating Garden project, explored the stories and experiences of Vietnamese immigrant communities across the globe. Community members gathered with local Vietnamese elders to share narratives and create seed pods as symbols of hope and cultural continuity. The activation aimed to bridge generational and cultural gaps, fostering a sense of belonging and resilience.

Magic Maids: Performance by Eisa Jocson and Venuri Perera

On November 1 and 2, 2024, P.6 artists Eisa Jocson and Venuri Perera presented the US-debut of their performance piece Magic Maids at the New Marigny Theatre. The multi-disciplinary work critiqued the modern exploitation of women as domestic workers, drawing parallels to the historical context of European witch-hunts. The piece explored themes of ecofeminism, labor, and the lived experiences of migrant women workers.

Prospect.6 Artistic Directors Talk

On November 2, 2024, Prospect.6 hosted an Artistic Directors Talk at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) Camp Street Warehouse. The discussion featured Susan Brennan Co-Artistic Directors Miranda Lash and Ebony G. Patterson in conversation with Terence Trouillot, Senior Editor of frieze. The talk reflected on the themes and vision of Prospect.6: The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home.

Ribbon Cutting for the Public Opening of Prospect.6

On November 2, 2024, Prospect.6 officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Harmony Circle, featuring acclaimed writer Brenda Marie Osbey. The event marked the public debut of Prospect.6: The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home and celebrated the start of the sixth iteration of the city-wide art exhibition. Attendees gathered at the historic site to commemorate the opening, reflecting on the cultural impact of the exhibition within New Orleans.

Quietly Amongst the Disquiet: Film and Performance by Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn

On November 2, 2024, P.6 artist Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn presented Quietly Amongst the Disquiet at the Patrick F. Taylor Library, Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The event featured the film Amongst the Disquiet, created in collaboration with artists Thảo Nguyễn and Marion Hoàng Ngọc Hill, reflecting on the generational experiences of Vietnamese communities in New Orleans.

The performance combined film screening with a live “living soundtrack” where musicians and actors synchronized presence, dialogue, and sound with the film’s exploration of migration, memory, and cultural identity. The unique blend of cinematic and performative elements created an immersive experience, emphasizing the connection between land, water, and home.

Civil Dusk: Performance by Bethany Collins

On November 2, 2024, P.6 artist Bethany Collins presented Civil Dusk at the Marigny Opera House. The performance, inspired by the first stage of twilight, began as sunlight faded, featuring multiple renditions of Auld Lang Syne sung simultaneously. Drawing on a version historically sung by soldiers during wartime, the piece interwove moments of chaos and synchronicity, with voices almost aligning before diverging again. As the performance progressed, the fading light through the west-facing stained glass marked the transition to astronomical twilight, culminating in darkness. The work explored themes of memory, loss, and fleeting harmony.