Events
Black History
List of events in Photo View
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Annual Black History Month Exhibition
January 14, 2026 - March 1, 2026* This exhibition runs Jan. 14–Mar. 1, with a public reception on Fri., Feb. 20. * Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! This annual exhibition shows the diverse talents of regional artists. Featured artwork will highlight African Americans’ lives, stories,...
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Art Exhibit: Luther Wright: American Dreaming
January 19, 2026 - March 8, 2026* This exhibition runs Jan. 19–Mar. 8, with a public reception on Thu., Jan. 29. * American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced...
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Genuine
January 20, 2026 - March 14, 2026* This exhibition runs Jan. 20–Mar. 14, with a public reception on Sat., Jan. 24 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Feb. 21. * Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic...
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A Question of Right: Seizing Freedom and the War of 1812
-While the U.S. was occupied with the War of 1812, many enslaved Black Marylanders seized the opportunity to seek their freedom. Dr. Kelly will discuss his archival research to tell key stories spanning the U.S., Canada, the...
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Genuine - Opening Reception
-* This exhibition runs Jan. 20–Mar. 14, with a public reception on Sat., Jan. 24 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Feb. 21. * Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic...
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Black History Month Exhibition
January 26, 2026 - March 7, 2026* This exhibition runs Jan. 26–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. * The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Black History Program returns to Harmony Hall Arts Center with its annual exhibition. For close to 45 years, the...
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Artist Reception: Luther Wright: American Dreaming
-* This exhibition runs Jan. 19–Mar. 8, with a public reception on Thu., Jan. 29. * American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced...
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Qrcky: Bereft of Color
January 31, 2026 - March 7, 2026* This exhibition runs Jan. 31–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. * Qrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from esteemed artists such as Kara...
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Qrcky: Bereft of Color - Public Reception
-* This exhibition runs Jan. 31–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. * Qrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from...
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Black History Month Exhibition - Public Reception
-* This exhibition runs Jan. 26–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. * The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Black History Program returns to Harmony Hall Arts Center with its annual exhibition. For close to 45 years, the...
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Black History Month Book and Film Discussion: Erasure and American Fiction - Part 1
-Join us for a two-part book discussion and film screening featuring Percival Everett’s satirical 2001 novel Erasure and its 2023 film adaptation, the Best Picture-nominated dark comedy American Fiction, starring Jeffrey Wright. The book and film examine (and skewer) the use of Black stereotypes in fiction and the anti-Black stance of the publishing industry.
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