October Nkisi Activation Events

Fine Arts Amphitheater with CADVC

CADVC will host periodic activation events of Oletha DeVane's Nkisi Woman-Universal Woman outdoor sculpture in October.

During these free events, led by guest facilitators, attendees are invited to energize the sculpture by adding beads to its surface. Dates and guest facilitators include:

Thursday, 10/6, noon: Nicole Kozjar
Saturday, 10/8, 3pm: Camille Ollivierre
Saturday, 10/29, 3pm: Camille Ollivierre

Please feel welcome to join with your friends and family.

The nkisi is a Kongo cultural figure invested with sacred energy, and this sculpture will catalyze communion and community-building. The work reflects DeVane's fascination with how materials convey meaning and reemerge as myths and memories.

Oletha DeVane: Spectrum of Light and Spirit is organized by curator Lowery Stokes Sims and is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences.

See our website for details about the exhibition and related programs.

Image: Oletha DeVane, Nkisi Woman-Universal Woman, 2021-2022, wood, beads, paint. Photo courtesy of Tadia Rice.

Plan a Visit Free parking is available in Lot 8 during evening and weekend events. The gallery and all our events are free and open to the public.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. If you have difficulty accessing content through any of our channels, please contact us at cadvc@umbc.edu.

If you would like to request disability-related accommodation on-site or have questions about an event or its location, please contact us at cadvc@umbc.edu two weeks in advance, if possible.