151. Alajia McKizia on Finding Connection in Diverse Artistic Mediums, the Landscape for Young Creatives, and the Juneteenth Joy Fest

Alajia McKizia was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She’s had
varied experiences in the local arts community, including as a
studio assistant at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. Her work
has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at multiple
Nebraska galleries including the Union for Contemporary Art,
Kaneko and the Tugboat Gallery. She’s also performed with African
Culture Connection and .tbd Dance collective.


On today's show, Michael Griffin is in conversation with McKizia
about her life, journey, and the upcoming Juneteenth Joy Fest
arts and culture festival, which supports Black entrepreneurs and
artists in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. The festival is
this Saturday, June 17  from noon to 10 p.m. on North 24th
Street.