Micro-Works Project: “My Black Art Matters. I Matter”

Premieres October 26, 2020; available throughout the season; Weekly

651 ARTS presents the inaugural Micro-Works Project inviting its esteemed alumni artists from across New
York City to create one-minute video performances under the season theme of My Black Art Matters, I Matter.
20 New York City-based artists will share their lived experiences as they have been navigating the complexities of this moment while extending their influence to other artists throughout the City by nominating one emerging artists to also create a one-minute video on the theme. Participating artists will include GRAMMY nominated jazz singer Carla
Cook, Hip Hop ambassador Toni Blackman, actor and playwright Nsangou Njikam, Obie Award-winning
actress April Matthis, co-founder of Soul Science Lab Chen Lo (pictured below) and pioneering B-Girl Ana “Rokafella” Garcia (pictured above) with more artists to be announced at a later date. Artist videos will roll out weekly throughout the season.