Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation Exhibit Closing & Open Mic
A celebration to close out FREE MUSIC – featuring Artists & Community Open Mic
Join us for Free Music Live, the closing showcase for Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation. This final gathering features live sets from artists connected to the exhibition, highlighting original work that reflects themes of visibility, value, and creative autonomy.
We will also open the floor for a community open mic. Musicians, vocalists, poets, and sound artists are invited to share original work in a live setting.
$10 donation at the door – goes directly to artists.
Open Mic Details:
• Sign up at the door
• Performance slots are limited
• First come, first served
• Early arrival is strongly encouraged
About the Exhibit
Free Music: The Illusion of Liberation
By Michael Bowie and Khadija Jahmila
Curated in collaboration with Eaton DC
Music has long been a force of freedom, resistance, refuge, and change. Yet in the digital age, where access feels limitless, artists remain bound by an industry that capitalizes on their work. The exhibition confronts the contradiction of creative freedom, exposing how corporate control and economic inequity limit artistic autonomy.
Curated by Khadija and Michael in collaboration with Eaton DC, the exhibit features the artwork of: Autumn Spears, Brianna Pippens, August Lee, Augusta G Brown, Dania Abdalla, Kendra Pascoe Morrison, Maya Sumile, Urshula Dunn, Amber Janay Cooper, Bianca Brown, Jay Delnegro, Naina Gupta, and Khadija Jahmila.
Additionally, Free Music features music created by Kenn Starr & Kev Brown, Nica Albertson, Marissa Zechinato, Krista O’Connell, Autumn LaBella, Fateful Encounter, Tough Johnnie, Jenna Camille, Aaviious, Barry Moton, Nia Monaé, Atanga Mancho, Night Train 357, Lef?, Superficial, Patrick King, Pac Man Dre, and Sable Drive.