Play Date: Color Compositions

1st Floor, Bank of America Art Lab  

Compose your own artwork of shapes and colors! Be inspired by the artwork in our latest exhibition, Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, layering crayon and paint on canvas like the artist. Experiment with your own sense of rhythm and joy by making while listening to music. 

4th Floor, Galleries  

Connect with art through the creative worlds of picture books! Join our staff for a guided reading of family-friendly storybooks in the galleries. Each Books + Looks reading lasts approximately 30 minutes. 

2nd Floor, Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater  

Enjoy a medley of music inspired by the exhibition Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon! 

Scotti is a musician who finds the purest form of expression in sound, letting the winds of music carry her wherever my heart leads and her performance and music choices will reflect that. Much like Stanley Whitney she allows the flow of melodies and rhythms to guide her, trusting that each note will dictate the structure, rather than the other way around, never restricting herself.

Scotti is excited to be pulling music from groundbreaking artists to set the tone of this wonderful exhibit to show you How High the Moon truly is, sharing, “just as Mr. Whitney uses Charlie Parker’s music and Miles Davis’ sounds to guide his expressive and abstract paintings, I use the voices of Cécile McLorin Salvant, Nancy Wilson, Samara Joy, and Rachel Price to teach me to trust my intuition.”  

Scotti is a visionary musician from Yonkers, NY, whose life has been steeped in the rich sounds and history of music. Growing up surrounded by the iconic Carnegie Hall, Scotti found inspiration in the timeless rhythms of jazz, R&B, and folk music from a young age. Influenced by legendary artists such as Cécile McLorin Salvant, Nancy Wilson, and Samara Joy, as well as singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Madison Cunningham, Scotti’s unique sound blends storytelling, healing, and visual art. 

Music has always been Scotti’s refuge and guide, a healing force that has carried her through life’s journey. Her goal is to create an immersive environment where her music not only resonates but actively heals, offering comfort and solace to her audience. This vision is rooted in her own experiences, where music has been a constant source of strength and inspiration. 

As a seasoned performer, Scotti has had the privilege of sharing the stage with esteemed artists such as Jon Batiste, Jeremy Jordan, and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Her impressive resume includes performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the United Nations (where she has performed for UNICEF three times), the Umbria Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival, among many others.  

With her powerful voice, poignant storytelling, and dedication to healing through music, Scotti is a rising star in the music scene. Her unique blend of spoken word, visual art, and historical narratives adds a rich dimension to her performances, making her a must-experience artist for audiences seeking a deeper connection through music.