Where We At!
National Gallery at Art
In-person
Three Days
A series of in-gallery experiences, crafted by María Fernanda, debuted at The National Gallery of Art. The title of this program is directly inspired by Black Women Artists Inc.’s name and their exhibition, “Where We At!” (circa 1971). This program has a special focus on the impact of Carolee Prince, Nina Simone, and The Grandassa Models (now The Grandassa Association).
Left is Our Language
after The 1619 Project exhibition (2026)
In-person
Three Days
A poetry component crafted by María Fernanda after a large-scale exhibition for the DC Public Library’s The People’s Archive. The title of this program is directly inspired by María Fernanda’s “New Year’s Eve” poem. This program has a special focus on the sister, mati, and friendship.
A Black Girl’s Poetry Workshop!
National Museum of Women in the Arts
In-person
One Day
A museum experiences, crafted by María Fernanda for Black Girls in Art Spaces, launching NMWA’s in-library programming at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. This program has a special focus on poetry and research.
Let’s Write Poetry Saturdays
American Poetry Museum
In-person
Monthly
María Fernanda crafts in-exhibition poetry workshops. First Saturdays of each month, these one-hour collective experiences continue to explore various poetic forms and supports writers with their revision practice beyond the wide-recognized workshop style.
Malcolm X’s Legacy in Verse and Sound
National Museum of African America History and Culture
In-person
One Day
Experience Malcolm X’s enduring influence through spoken word and live jazz in the dynamic program presented in partnership with the American Poetry Museum, hosted by award-winning poet María Fernanda
February First Friday @ PhxArt
Phoenix Art Museum
In-person
Monthly
Through a blend of art, history, and community we invite you to explore the rich cultural legacy of African American freedom and creativity. Poetry performances in The Great Hall.
#PoetsForPuetroRico!
Bronx Museum of Art
In-person
Multi-City
#PoetsForPuertoRico is a movement of Puerto Rican poets created in response to Hurricane Maria. Our goal is to amplify the needs of the island, stand in solidarity, and raise awareness around colonialism and the political/economic crisis.
First Saturday’s Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power
Brooklyn Museum and Cave Canem Foundation
In-person
Monthly
A Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power shines light on a broad spectrum of Black artistic practice from 1963 to 1983, one of the most politically, socially, and aesthetically revolutionary periods in American history. Black artists across the country worked in communities, in collectives, and individual to create a range of art responsive to the moment.