Moses Harper
"...creating works that inspire people to liberate themselves and experience joy is why I'm an artist..."
News and Events
August 22, 2026
BLACK SAPPHIC LOUNGE
OPEN MIC NIGHT for Black Sapphics
at
Bessie's Place in Harlem.
FREE OPEN MIC NIGHT for BLACK SAPPHICS at Bessie's Place in Harlem. Poets, singers, rappers, spoken word artists are invited to this FREE end of Summer event to enjoy good vibes and share space with other Black Sapphics. PRIZES for best performances!
Guest apperances by comic tasha dougé and erotic reading by J. Moses Harper
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22 8:00PM
Place: Bessie's Place
458 West 145th Street New York NY 10031
MUST RSVP
SUGAR HILL ART EXPO III featuring visual artist Moses Harper, who will unveil one of her latest works, "Michael Jackson The Artivist". This piece is the largest oil portrait of Michael Jackson by a performing Michael Jackson tribute artist in the world. The event will take place August 9, 1 - 4pm at Comedy In Harlem.
August 9, 2026
"Michael Jackson The Artivist"
unveiled during
Sugar Hill Art Expo III : ART ACTIVISM
Sugar Hill Art Expo III
August 9, at
Comedy In Harlem | 750A St. Nicholas Ave.
FEATURING:
UNCUTTART
Nai Bandz
GLEN KNIGHT
Maya Nicole
David Dixon
Randy Avila
PERFORMANCES BY:
Cosmic Affinity
Nai Bandz of Taona House as well as a special unveiling of the largest oil portrait of Michael Jackson by a Michael Jackson tribute performing artist in the world, by none other than Moses Harper.
July 4, 2026 11PM-2AM
COSMIC AFFINITY and The Band
JAM SESSION AT BESSIE'S featuring, COSMIC AFFINITY and The Band with Hayanii on guitar, Gayle Mendez on keys, Jay McKenzie on drums and Moses Harper on bass.
June 26, 2026 9PM-11PM
COVERS and CLASSICS with COSMIC AFFINITY
Sound Healer/Vocalist COSMIC AFFINITY invites listeners to partake in an evening of good vibes, covers, and original music at BESSIE'S in Harlem. Band features Hayanii on guitar, Gayle Mendez on keys, and Moses Harper on bass.
June 16 - 17 2026
WE GONNA BE ALRIGHT
A two-night curated exhibition honoring Black joy, survival, and cultural continuance.
Featuring live performance and art by
Moses Harper.
Jun 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
35 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY
June 11 - 14
OUTPLAY presents
SUMMER SHORTS 2026
SHORT PLAY FEST
Moses Harper's 10 minute play My Dad Ain't No Punk, was featured during this festival at The Chain Theater
*Performances inluded new music and artwork by Moses Harper
April 24, 2026 9:00PM - 11:30PM
BLACK WOMEN'S History Month
Live show featuring Cosmic Affinity
Vocalist/sound healer, Cosmic Affinity performs tunes honoring Black women. Band features Hayanii on guitar, Gayle Mendez on keys, Moses Harper on bass and Mr. Lee on drums.
March 12th - 17th 2026
AURA
exhibition at the AM:PM Gallery
Moses Harper was amongst artists featured during the AURA exhibition at the
AM:PM Gallery
108 Marcy Ave. in Brooklyn.
February 25, 2026
The Cypher
Black History Month
Open Mic Contest!
at COMEDY IN HARLEM
Hosted by Moses Harper
CA$H PRIZE$!!!
Doors open at 7:00PM
Show starts at 8:00PM
February 6, 2026
The Erotic as Power
The Erotic as Power
An Intimate Open Mic on the Uses of the Erotic
Gladys Books&Wine
306 Malcolm X Blvd.
January 4, 2026
BLACK WOMEN are Powerful!
"Black Women are Powerful", a free conference/exhibition intended to hold space for, support, nurture, and celebrate Black Women.
Moses Harper appeared as an artist as well as the keynote speaker during this event which included
LIVE PERFORMANCES, ART, CONVERSATION,
NETWORKING, and SPECIAL GUESTS!
BLACK WOMEN are Powerful! was held at the Andrew Freedman Home
October 31, 2025
HARLEMWEEN 2025
Moses joined Harlem School of the Arts Dancers, performing "Thriller" during the annual, HARLEMWEEN, event on October 31, 2025 at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. state office building.
October 12, 2025
SUGAR HILL ART EXPO II
Comedy In Harlem hosted
SUGAR HILL ART EXPO II
Including featured artist, Moses Harper.
The ARTIVIST LIBERATOR, an immersive art publication project by Moses Harper, made its debute to the public.
- Artists, creatives, and community builders who share works that speak to activism, political change, and social justice.
- A special dedication to an activist who has brought positive change to the world.
- Opportunities to collaborate with community initiatives.
OCT. 4, 2025
Meet Moses Harper during
ARTIST TALK
The Children's Art Carnival
Saturday October 4, 2025 - 4:00PM-6PM
Moses Harper will be a featured artist/speaker during the
"First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", exhibit honoring Black Girlhood, at The Children’s Art Carnival, located at
62 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY 10031.
September 26, 2025 6:00 - 8:00PM
In partnership with The Colored Girls Museum, The Children's Art Carnival unveiled new, original works by black women artists from Harlem, celebrating Black Girlhood. Moses Harper is amongst the 3 artists featured.
July 27, 2025
Sugar Hill Art Expo
The inaugural SUGAR HILL ART EXPO featured emerging visual artists including Uncut Art, tasha douge’, Milya Izel, Awesum , Red, Randy, Logic, as well as trailblazer Moses Harper, who unveiled her latest works, including a tribute to award winning actress and director Phylicia Rashad.
