Artists from all backgrounds continue to draw inspiration from the park. This ongoing series of special events and workshops extends this tradition of creativity.
Dobet Gnahore performs at Saint-Gaudens NHP
NPS/Rob Strong
Creativity Chat and Community Dance Workshop with Dobet Gnahore
Sunday, June 30
West African singer and dancer Dobet Gnahore brings her creative insights and jaw-dropping dance moves to the park. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Dobet Gnahore has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions.
Join Gnahore at 2pm for an outdoor public program and Q&A session on storytelling and creativity as related to her career and the stories shared at the park.
Feeling inspired yourself? Gnahore will then lead a free community dance workshop at 3pm for all experience levels.
Stayed tuned for the announcement of other special events and workshops.
This initiative is a collaboration between the National Park Service, West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts, and Saint-Gaudens Memorial. It is supported in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.