Untitled: Artist Takeover
At the fall edition of Untitled: Artist Takeover, join the Slam Nuba artist collective for an evening of art, performances, artmaking, and special experiences inspired by Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak. The "Night Under the Monster Moon" is curated by Hakeem Furious.
Please note Untitled: Artist Takeover is included with general admission. Entry into Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak will require a ticket.
Contributing creatives include: Average Jonny, Dominique Christina, Tairee Dillard, Darius Dinkins, DJ Alisha B, Emocean, Morgan English, Diego Florez, Aerik Francis a.k.a. phaentompoet, Hakeem Furious, Jozer Guerroro, IAMGRÜV, Chesarae Jacobson, Jelie, Akil Kelley, Bobby LeFebre, Lucifury, Anthony Maes, Jovan Mays, Bianca Mikahn, Marcus Murray, Schama Noel, Johnny Osi, Pines., Jonny Rodriguez, Suzi Q. Smith, and Binta Zang.
Program
Performances & Experiences
Not-to-miss moments happening throughout the evening. *Some performances will occur twice.
*7 & 8 pm, POETRY, Slam Nuba, Level 2 Atrium, Hamilton Building
Spoken word performances about the frightening world of social injustice with Emocean, Aerik Francis a.k.a. phaentompoet, and Hakeem Furious
*7 & 8 pm, HIP HOP, Guillotine 1, Level 4 Gallery, Hamilton Building
Head-cutting lyricism to move your mind and body with Binta Zang and Hakeem Furious.
*7:15 & 8:15 pm, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE, Art of Tea Ceremony, Level 7 Summit Room, Martin Building
Enjoy an herbal tea ceremony and meditation with Akil Kelley.
*7:15 & 8:15 pm, OFFBEAT ART TOUR, TBD, Martin Building
Unique tour with Tairee Dillard. Details forthcoming.
*7:30 & 8:30 pm, OFFBEAT ART TOUR, Level 3 Gallery, Hamilton Building
Unique tour with Aerik Francis a.k.a. phaentompoet in the Modern and Contemporary galleries.
*7:30 & 8:30 pm, COMEDY, Level 4 Gallery, Hamilton Building
Laugh until you are black and bleu with Chesarae Jacobson, Darius Dinkins, and Hakeem Furious.
*7:30 & 8:30 pm, HIP HOP, Guillotine 2, Level 7 Gallery, Martin Building
Head-cutting lyricism to move your mind and body with Jelie, Schama Noel, and DJ Alisha B.
9-9:30 pm, PERFORMANCE, Legends, Level 2, Sturm Event Pavilion
Join the founders of Slam Nuba to hear stories of their twenty-five years of Denver history. Hosted by Hakeem Furious. Featuring Dominique Christina, Jozer Guerroro, Bobby LeFebre, Lucifury, Jovan Mays, Bianca Mikahn, Johnny Osi, and Suzi Q Smith.
9:30-10 pm, DANCE PARTY!, with DJ Cavem, Level 2, Sturm Event Pavilion
Dance out the end of the night with DJs Average Jonny and IAMGRÜV.
Drop-In Experiences
Artmaking and other drop-in experiences available during the night.
6-9:30 pm, ARTMAKING, Wild Studio, Hamilton Building, Level 1
Artmaking activities in the Wild Studio.
6-9:30 pm, ARTMAKING, Screen-Printing, Martin Building, Level 1, Sky Blue Workshop
Screen print your own T-shirt with Pines. & Jonny Rodriguez, Co-Owners of Adult Ent. (T-shirts are limited!)
6-9:30 pm, ARTMAKING, Meet Me Zines, Martin Building, Level 1, Wild Plum Workshop
Join Marcus Murray to make your own “Meet Me Zine” filled with illustrations and writings that celebrate your uniqueness.
6-10 pm, POETRY, Mad Lips Open Mic, Martin Building, Level 1, Creative Hub
Complete a Slam Nuba poetry mad lib with an option to share your creation.
Art Installations
One-night-only installed artwork by Untitled creatives.
Alisha Morrison, by Morgan English, Martin Building, Level 1, Creative Hub
Acrylic on canvas, 2024. “I wanted the viewer to feel small, examined, intimidated and uncomfortable like a foreigner in their own home. As a Black woman those feelings are not unfamiliar, but some people will never feel that constant imposter syndrome. For Black women in particular, I hope there is familiarity to it even with its oddities. She is bare yet still confrontational - comfortable in her skin.” –Morgan English.
