ARTE NOIR
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NOIR FOCUS
Headed Home, 2022. Akoiya Harris
Guest Writer Beverly Aarons explores the new exhibit Central District Legacy, in which artists honor the neighborhood’s roots in Black migration and community building, while also recognizing the shifting contours of the present and the expansive possibilities of the future.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us in the gallery on Friday, May 2nd, for the May CD Art Walk! We'll have artist Rodney H. King with us to explore his artistic inspirations and share his reflections on the meaning of the CD community, in conjunction with our current exhibit, Central District Legacy. Stop by during your art walk journey — the conversation will begin at 7 PM.
ON VIEW IN THE GALLERY
Celebrating the Beauty, Power, and Legacy of the Central District.
Featuring the works of Myron Curry, Mohamed Gabriel, Akoiya Harris, Rodney H. King, Troy Miles, and Zorn B. Taylor.