Juneteenth Community Art Workshop: What Does Freedom Look Like?

Join MKAC for a hands-on community art workshop in celebration of Juneteenth, led by Westchester-based artist, animator, and educator Chel Garvey.

Participants will be invited to respond to the prompt, “What does freedom look like?” by creating their own felt quilt square using colorful felt, stencils, free-cut shapes, and collage. Each square will become part of a larger community quilt displayed on the wall, creating a shared artwork that reflects creativity, storytelling, and collective expression.

Quilting has a long history in Black American culture, serving as a form of storytelling, documentation, resourcefulness, and care. This workshop offers a welcoming way for participants of all ages to explore those themes through art-making.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to assist younger children as needed, especially with hot glue. If time allows, participants may also create an additional square to take home.

Event Schedule

• 11:00–11:45 AM
  Author Valerie Bolling reads The March for Hope
• 12:00–1:00 PM
  Community art workshop led by Chel Garvey
• 1:00–2:00 PM
  Kids Poetry Slam with Writopia

About the Artist
Chel Garvey is a Westchester-based artist, animator, and educator whose work explores culture, community, and storytelling through animation and illustration. A RISD graduate, Chel has worked with CBS and on branded content for the NFL and Nissan, and also teaches at SUNY Westchester. Their practice blends humor, design, and experimentation, with a spirit of curiosity and play.

Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Mount Kisco Public Library: 100 E Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY