Toledo Museum of Art to Host Juneteenth Celebration

Daily Dose | 06/08/2026 2:00 pm

The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is proud to announce that its annual Juneteenth celebration, titled “Inspiring Change, Creating Beauty,” will be held Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event will be held in the education center and on the grounds outside the Plough Entrance to the museum.

Visitors will be able to create art, hear music written and performed by African American musicians, and meet community artists James "dirtykics" Dickerson and Brenda Singletary. When hunger strikes, there will be local food trucks.

TMA’s community partners for this event are the Toledo African American Bureau of Commerce, the Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center and BESN Community.

The full schedule of events is as follows: 

Family Center Activities	11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Education Hallway
Outreach Activities	11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Picnic table area outside of the Plough Entrance
Food Trucks	11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Plough Entrance Roundabout
Community Artist: Meet the Artist - James "dirtykics" Dickerson	11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Education Hallway
Eboné Waweru Featuring Bradley Baker and Nate Leonard Live Performance	11:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m.	Outside of the Plough Entrance
Community Partners	12:00–4:00 p.m.	Picnic table area outside of the Plough Entrance
Sensory Friendly Area	12:00–3:00 p.m.	TMA Library (Located in the Center For Visual Arts)
Community Artist: Meet the Artist - Brenda Singletary	1:00–3:00 p.m.	Education Hallway
Eboné Waweru Featuring Bradley Baker and Nate Leonard Live Performance	1:30–2:10 p.m.	Outside of the Plough Entrance

The event is free to all. Registration is required for the Family Center activities and can be done at the Museum website.

“Over the years, this has become one of the most popular events we host at TMA,” said Grace Toth, Emma Leah Bippus Director of Education at the Toledo Museum of Art. “We are proud to offer vibrant programming like this to the community and everyone at TMA looks forward to seeing everyone to celebrate freedom and the hope it brings.”

For more information, call 419-255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org/events.

ABOUT THE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART

Twice named the nation’s Best Art Museum in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is a beloved cultural institution in Toledo, Ohio, and a global leader in the museum field. Established in 1901, its renowned collection features over 25,000 works, ranging from antiquity to contemporary art, and includes one of the finestcollections of glass in the world. Situated on a 40-acre campus, TMA integrates art into people’s lives through its world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, robust educational programs, and community outreach.

Admission and parking to TMA are always free, welcoming everyone to explore its galleries. The museum is open on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and select holidays. TMA is located at 2445 Monroe St., just one block off I-75, with exit signs posted for easy access. For more information, call 419-255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org .