HBCU Artists as Entrepreneurs
Sat, Aug 01
|Union Chapel
Free panel discussion with HBCU creatives around entrepreneurialism in today's arts landscape.


Time & Location
Aug 01, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557, USA
About the event
Panel Discussion
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 1:00–2:15 PM
Union Chapel | 55 Narragansett Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Join visionary HBCU creatives who are redefining what it means to be an artist in today’s world. Discover how they are transforming their talents into thriving enterprises, building sustainable careers, and using entrepreneurship as a tool to uplift communities and shape cultural narratives. Whether you’re an artist, student, educator, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, lead boldly, and create with intention. Lead by Dr. Jolie Rocke & Dr. Ciyadh Wells with Avid Williams, Kyle Exum, and Stacey Allen.
Free and open to the public. Audience Q&A encouraged.
ACCESSIBILITY: The chapel is wheelchair accessible.
