Events

Artists for Peace and Justice and Artists Institute of Haiti join French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) to present Haïti Optimiste!

Attend a star-studded celebration of creativity and culture through music, dance and film benefiting Artists Institute of Jacmel, a college for art and technology located in Jacmel. The evening will be hosted by Grammy Award-Winning neo soul musician Maxwell and will include: a screening of the film Dans la cour de Vivianne Gauther; musical performances by Paul Beaubrun, leading Haitian singer/songwriter and guitarist who has performed and collaborated with Arcade Fire, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow and Lauryn Hill; Riva Précil with Bohio Music, a Haitian fusion of roots/racine, jazz, and African tones; Lakou Mizik, a multi-generational Haitian roots band; and a Q&A with Maxwell and Artists Institute founder David Belle with special guests. 

Guests purchasing VIP and Reception tickets will enjoy an exclusive cocktail reception in FIAF’s Tinker Auditorium with tasty Haitian delicacies expertly prepared by notable Haitian chef Nadege Fleurimond, author of the cookbook "Haiti Uncovered: A Regional Adventure into the Art of Haitian Cuisine". Limited screening and performance-only tickets available as well.