Traditionally, JONKANOO is a world known festival that originated in the Caribbean Islands. It is a celebration of life that sprung from a people enslaved in body but not in mind or spirit. Celebrating life also involves caring for our neighbors, family and the environment we live in.

The Legacy Arts Project is taking a slightly different spin on the traditional JONKANOO festival held in the Caribbean by calling it (JUNK-A-NEW). Along with the celebration of the arts and heritage of Jonkanoo, we intend to educate the public on the many ways to recycle trash and junk. We are building upon the African American tradition of re-gifting out of necessity and practicality and the long standing African traditions of producing hand crafted goods, materials and art forms.

EVENTS

10 Point Action Plan for the Art of Red, Black and Greening
Created and adopted by The Legacy Arts Project.

1. We are dedicated to environmentally responsible green practices and sustainability for our community.
2. Reducing the African American environmental footprint is a top priority.
3. We are committed to using materials that can be recycled, follows recycling practices and always looking for ways to minimize waste.
4. Utilize natural and organic products.
5. Take responsibility of the planet to reduce toxic substances and minimize hazardous waste generation (Cleaning products).
6. We are open to learning and adopting new environmentally friendly strategies and techniques.
7. We are responsible for greening our communities by cleaning up trash, utilizing vacant lots by creating gardens and green-scapes.
8. Develop education and training for the development of green job creation in our community.
9. Increase participation in the environmental movement by reinvesting in our neighborhood by deploying better and smarter public safety strategies that tackle neglect & blight.
10.Encourage involvement in local, state and national environmental policy decision making.

Everyone Welcome! Businesses please join us by sponsoring a booth and sharing information about your business, organization or program.

For more information Please call The Legacy Arts Project at 412-682-2565 or email: imanidance@comcast.net to reserve a space for this unique and exciting program.

*A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available with a purchase.at Jamil's Global Village located 6023 Penn Avenue (East Liberty).

You can purchase tickets at Sugar & Spice located at 5110 Penn Avenue (Garfield).

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.

“The Sprout Fund is a nonprofit organization supporting innovative ideas and grassroots community projects that are catalyzing change in Pittsburgh. Founded in 2001, Sprout is designed to facilitate community-led solutions to regional challenges and supports efforts to create a thriving, progressive, and culturally diverse region.

With strong working relationships to many community organizations and regional stakeholders, The Sprout Fund is one of Southwestern Pennsylvania's leading agencies on issues related to civic engagement, talent attraction and retention, public art, and catalytic small-scale funding. With ongoing local support and continued appreciation by the communities it serves, The Sprout Fund will continue to provide an entry point for young people to become involved and active in their communities and support projects that have the collective power to shape a new culture and vision for the region.”

The Legacy Arts Project - Taking the Grass Back to the Roots!

BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS IS PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR FOR THIS EVENT!!!