where the message is the medium
A performing arts social justice platform to engage and further discussions surrounding race relations in America, to combat bias, racism, and systemic oppression. Creating space for art to inspire, educate, and activate.
Located in the Capital District of New York, we partner with various organizations in Schenectady, Albany, Troy, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Counties.
Introducing a bold new artistic voice
to New York's Capital Region.
An evening-length performance exploring the visible and invisible weight we carry as individuals and communities through themes of identity, labor, democracy, resilience, anxiety, power, and healing.
This company is made up of artists who live, work, teach, and create throughout the region. We are artists committed to movement, activism, collaboration, and community.
Original choreography by Founder & Artistic Director, Hettie Barnhill.
Past Events
DANCE
PRODUCTION:
THE HEAD OF THE TABLE
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY SERIES.
A choreo-play, The Head Of The Table, is performed by the Barnhill Movement Collective and is curated for school audiences. In this immersive performance experience, students engage in meaningful dialogue and creative exploration around resilience, trust, communication, power dynamics, consent, and healing.
Locations:
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EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
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SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL
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BIG PICTURE SCHENECTADY
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STEINMETZ FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
THEATER
MARY ANN BYAS DRAKE
"AUNT POOKIE'S GIRLS"
STAGE PLAY READING
An intimate, moving one-act play that celebrates legacy, love, and the power of Black womanhood.
Location:
Arts Center of the Capital Region
265 River Street
Troy, NY 12180
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
4:30 pm-6:45 pm
We just launched our Arts & Education programming in the Capital Region!
Big thanks to Glencliff Elementary and the Create A Space NOW team for an incredible day of movement, creativity, and connection with our “A Day to Move for Change” program.
Want to bring this energy to your school? Reach out today and check out our offerings.
Let’s spark creativity and move for change, together.
Watch the recap!
"Embodied: Nina Simone and James Baldwin "
The "Embodied: Nina Simone and James Baldwin Inspired Performance and Talk," held on December 7, 2023, was a resounding success. This unique event, part of an enriching series highlighting the impact of influential figures of color in art and society, featured a blend of dance performance and insightful discussion. Led by Hettie Barnhill, André Robles, and special guest Eunice S. Ferreira, attendees delved deep into the realms of identity, art, and activism. Participants engaged in profound conversations with leaders in creativity and activism, dissecting complex social issues and spearheading community justice initiatives.
This impactful evening, produced by Create A Space NOW, underscored the belief in the power of the arts, from dance and music to theater and film, as vital tools for communication, education, and societal change.
We are artists, activists, and human beings.
Diverse in race, body shape, gender identity, spirituality, and sexuality, all standing for Black lives.
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