Gather with us to celebrate Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper and 70 years of life and resilience through art, food, and music.
In honor of local community artist, author, and advocate Wilhelmina "Obatola" Grant-Cooper’s 70th birthday, The Kota Alliance invites friends, family, neighbors, and art lovers to a festive afternoon celebration set within her solo exhibition, SECOND LIFE.
Whether you are here to celebrate alongside Wilhelmina or discovering her work for the first time, this afternoon brings people together over delicious local food, live music, and shared storytelling to honor her milestone alongside the enduring strength, creativity, and hope of breast cancer survivors everywhere.
What Your $7 Ticket Includes:
Local Food & Drinks: Catering provided by neighborhood favorites Red Kup and Home Sweet Harlem.
Live Music Performance: Enjoy a live musical performance throughout the afternoon.
Creative Workshop: Participate in a hands-on art activity and take your own custom keepsake home.
Exhibition Access: Access to view Wilhelmina’s SECOND LIFE solo exhibition.
Artist Talk: Hear directly from Wilhelmina as she shares the personal stories and inspiration behind her artwork.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 11 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Kota Alliance, 43 St Nicholas Place, Harlem
General Admission — $7: Includes full access to the celebration, local catering and drinks from Red Kup and Home Sweet Harlem, live music performance, hands-on workshop materials, and entry to the SECOND LIFE solo exhibition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
HOW TO GET THERE: Kota Alliance is located in the Sugar Hill neighborhood, at 43 St Nicholas Place near 152nd St. between the A/B/C/D 145th Station and C 155th Station, along the M3 bus line. Parking is very limited, with few street spots; the nearest paid lots are at 414 W 155th St and 457 W 150th St.
ACCESSIBILITY: Kota Alliance occupies a historic building, without wheelchair accessibility, with steps inside. (We are fundraising to fix this.) Steps up to the second floor are wide and have a railing for assistance.
PHOTOGRAPHY: By participating in the program, you agree to be photographed for possible use in Kota promotional materials.