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    You are at:Home»Local News»Freedom, strength, and resilience on display at Juneteenth art auction

    Freedom, strength, and resilience on display at Juneteenth art auction

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    By Kate Kennedy on June 17, 2022 Local News, Manhattan

    Freedom, strength, and resilience were the themes set for this year’s Manhattan Juneteenth art auction, held Thursday at Manhattan’s Douglass Activity Center.

    The second-annual event showcased works from artists across the community. These pieces were created by artists of all ages and skill levels. 

    Event organizer and artist Hilary Wahlen spoke with KMAN about the event, and she said that one change was made to the auction this year that benefited the event very well.

          Wahlen

    Wahlen had one piece up for auction at the event, which featured three generations of black women. She said that these women perfectly represented this year’s themes.

    Wahlen’s painting courtesy of Manhattan KS Juneteenth Facebook page
          Wahlen

    Another notable piece from the event was created by 15-year-old Kaylyn Parker. Parker was the second youngest artist whose work was part of the auction, yet her piece brought in the third highest amount of the night.

    Parker’s artwork courtesy of Manhattan KS Juneteenth Facebook page
          Parker

    Overall, nearly $2,700 was raised at the auction. While the amount raised was a great benefit to the organization and the artists, Wahlen also said that the messages the art conveys are just as important.

          Wahlen

    Proceeds from Thursday’s auction will be split between the artists and the Juneteenth Committee to help fund future Juneteenth events.

    Downtown Manhattan’s website includes further details about this year’s art and artists as well as images of the pieces that were featured.

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