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United Through ARTS was created to share the cultural history and diversity experiences in a meaningful way as expressed through various forms of Art to educate and empower our community.


Join us as we celebrate
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A History of Black Achievements in the Arts
January 16 - February 28, 2021
Our celebration will feature the Harlem Renaissance
​ through art exhibits, poetry, dance, music, educational programs, family programs and special guest speakers!​
The Harlem Renaissance was the development of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City as a Black cultural mecca in the early 20th Century and the subsequent social and artistic explosion that resulted. 
January 16 - Poetry Tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This tribute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. kicks off a special two month series of (online) events, a part of Medford Arts Center’s “United Through Arts” program, “created to share cultural, social and diversity experiences in a meaningful way as expressed through various forms of art to educate and empower our community”.   
January 23 - Poetry on the Road
Celebrates Black History Month featuring Poems by Harlem Renaissance
and a special visit to a local celebrity.
January 28 - Black History in Motion
​Online Interview with Renee Chambers Liciaga

​Join us for an online interview with South Jersey’s local celebrity, Renee Chambers Liciaga as she shares her story of becoming a choreographer, actress, performing arts educator and mentor.  From her ancestry with Dr. James Still, The Black Doctor of the Pines, to her Broadway performances she will take us through the exciting creative journey of a performing artist that was sparked by her father, motown artist Roland Chambers and singer, Sandra Chambers. 
January 30 - Exhibition Celebrating Harlem Renaissance
February 1 - 28  We feature the Musical artists of the Harlem Renaissance
We pay tribute some to some of the influential musical artists
that shaped the art of music as we know it today. 
Featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and more!

In honor of these artist wWe share tributes from some of 
the areas local artists who perform moving performances to their
favorite musical artists of the Harlem Renaissance.
Among them, Paula Johns & Mark Smith
Check back often as we are adding more tributes during February.....

February 21 - Family Fun Day 2pm 
Storytelling Circle - Celebrating Black History
Featuring: Pauline Houston McCall and Friends
February 21st at 2pm
In honor of Black History Month
Friends, Marcy Morris, Maya Kay & Pauline Houston
will read from Black authors and  poets taking us on the journey of the Underground Railroad and honoring the ancestors  for their heroism, sacrifice and Truth. Listen to the voices of the great pioneers for racial equality of the Harlem Renaissance, as we recite and celebrate together! ​
As we bring our Celebration of Black History Month
to a close we are thrilled to have

Poet, Speaker, Advocate, LeDerick Horne
who bring us a wonderful collection of original powerfully moving poems.
​
​It is our honor to have his talent and expertise as a contributor for this event.
Additional events and details will be announced. 
​Check back in soon!
THIS SUMMER
United Through Arts will bring you
THE ART OF JAPAN