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The public is invited.  Admission is free.

The doors will open at 3:15 p.m.  There will also be an opportunity for the audience to participate in a question-and-answer panel discussion following the presentation. 

Jones will share the pivotal moments that shaped her artistic journey. Through stories of resilience, self-discovery and community, she will detail the self-love and education hacks that have been her greatest tools in designing the life she always envisioned. The talk is intended to serve as a call to action for anyone ready to step into their own superhero mode and transform their story into a masterpiece.

Althea Jones is known for her community-driven work, Skin Color, which challenges implicit bias and brings community members together to learn more about themselves and each other. Through lighthearted conversations and interactions, participants are encouraged to see more in their skin color by engaging in lively and enriching conversations about life, connection and identity while color-matching a participant鈥檚 specific skin color with acrylic paint. The goal of the project is to encourage self-love and actualization while simultaneously building community.

Skin Color was conceptualized in early 2023 after Jones encountered a container of peachy ink labeled 鈥渟kin color.鈥�  The label caused her to pause. She began to question her personal relationship with her own identity and skin color alongside mainstream marketing and societal implicit bias. The project, Skin Color, seeks to explore the ability to celebrate skin tone differences while healing an instance of implicit bias in a unique and positive way.

Althea Jones is a multidisciplinary artist based in Northeast Ohio, whose work centers on self-reflection and community building. Utilizing a diverse range of media, including painting, photography and performance art, she creates narratives that encourage introspection and foster collective engagement.

Jones holds a BA in justice studies from Kent State University and is currently working towards receiving a BFA at the University of Akron. Her academic background in justice studies deeply informs her artistic practice, imbuing her work with a strong commitment to social justice and community empowerment. Through her art, she aims to bridge personal exploration with broader societal dialogues, creating spaces for connection and meaningful discourse.

March is National Women鈥檚 History Month.  The lecture is being presented by the college鈥檚 Center for Diversity and Inclusion in collaboration with the Women of Color United, the Kruizenga Art Museum, and the Office of Culture and Inclusive Excellence.

To inquire about accessibility or if you need accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu.  Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.

The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts is located at 221 Columbia Ave., between Ninth and 10th streets.