Opening reception for "#BlackArtMatters" which is the Carnegie Center's first exhibition of the New Year. The exhibition dates are February 3 - April 8, 2017. Our galleries welcome the works of ten African American artists from across the United States. Participating artists include: Ray Dalton, Stephen Flemister, Robyn Gibson, Natasha Giles, Christina Long, Fahamu Pecou, LaNia Roberts, Dread Scott, Scheherazade Tillet, and Shawn Michael Warren.

Carnegie Center Curator, Daniel Pfalzgraf has said, " This is an exibition born out of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, created to provide space for people to be seen and heard. This exhibition is about sharing histories, and celebrating lives, and to encourage understanding and respect among neighbors".

The ten artists in "#BlackArtMatters" are men and women, young and old and embrace a variety of approaches and media from painting, drawing, collage, zines, photography, video, performance, and sculpture and often mix media in surprising ways. Overwhelmingly, the artists chosen for this exhibtion work closely with the human figure. There is a strong commitment and desire among the ten artists to educate the public on respecting and valuing differences, to recognize that African American history is still American history.

The Courier-Journal has listed "#BlackArtMatters" as one of the don't miss art exhibitions during the 2017 season. You are all cordially invited to attend the opening reception on Friday, Feb. 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.