Artist Jim Lee has illuminated his curiosity through his creations since the late 1990s. The Durham, North Carolina native’s works examine, among other things, the ideas behind abundance, assimilation and freedom. This exhibition opens October 19 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In "I Carry Them On My Back, Of Course!," mixed media artist Alexandria P. Clay presents a body of work that eagerly searches for shelter from the trauma of experiencing marginalizing spaces.
Our latest exhibition closes this weekend in Wilmington, N.C. In "Continuum of Change," we look at the late Congressman John Lewis' words from his 2012 book, "Across That Bridge." In it, Lewis states: "It is only through examining history that you become aware of where you stand within the continuum of change." We have gallery hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Join us Friday, July 23, 6 to 9 p.m. in Wilmington, N.C. during the Fourth Friday reception for "Continuum of Change." The exhibition, which is part of an effort called Initiative 1897, shares a glimpse into the lives of nine people who had a significant impact on the city of Wilmington in the 19th Century.
Our latest exhibition opens Friday, July 9 in Wilmington, N.C. and is called "Continuum of Change." Through this body of work, we look at the late Congressman John Lewis' words from his 2012 book, "Across That Bridge." In it, Lewis states: "It is only through examining history that you become aware of where you stand within the continuum of change."
"The Front Lines" Virtual Screening - Saturday, April 17, 2021: Through a partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, “The Front Lines” will be screened as part of a conference called Healing Generational Trauma.
Join the Black On Black Project at DREAMs of Wilmington for a special screening of the new short film “The Front Lines,” which looks at some of the history of Wilmington, N.C.
Join the Black On Black Project at DREAMs of Wilmington for a special screening of the new short film “The Front Lines,” which looks at some of the history of Wilmington, N.C.
Join the Black On Black Project at the Cameron Art Museum for a special screening of the new short film “The Front Lines,” which looks at some of the history of Wilmington, N.C.
Join us at the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County for a film screening of "Wilmington on Fire." A community discussion will follow the film screening with director Christopher Everett. The discussion will be moderated by Black On Black Project founder Michael S. Williams.
Join us Friday, January 24 in Fayetteville, N.C. for the opening reception of the exhibition “Troublesome Presence” curated by Black On Black Project founder Michael S. Williams. #TroublesomePresence #BlackOnBlackFayetteville.
Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African-American theater in the Triangle on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Raleigh Little Theatre! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African-American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2020. The emcee for the evening will be Black On Black Project founder Michael S. Williams. Buy tickets here.
Join us Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 to 9 p.m. at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics for the opening of Anthony Patterson's solo exhibition "Have You Heard..."
"Destroy the Man, Keep the Body" looks at ways the African-American community has supported itself in the United States the last 400 years. #DestroytheManKeeptheBody
"Destroy the Man, Keep the Body" looks at ways the African-American community has supported itself in the United States the last 400 years. #DestroytheManKeeptheBody
"Destroy the Man, Keep the Body" looks at ways the African-American community has supported itself in the United States the last 400 years. #DestroytheManKeeptheBody
This panel discussion and community conversation will explore the different roles artists play in their respective communities. #TheBlackOnBlackProject
Join us Friday, August 30, 6 to 9 p.m. in Wilmington, N.C. for the closing reception of "Paradigm Shifts of Public Spaces: Wilmington," a joint exhibition between artists Alexandria P. Clay and Anthony Patterson. #PSPSWilmington
Join us Friday, August 23, 6 to 9 p.m. in Wilmington, N.C. for the Fourth Friday reception of "Paradigm Shifts of Public Spaces: Wilmington," a joint exhibition between artists Alexandria P. Clay and Anthony Patterson.
Join us August 2, 6 to 9 p.m. in Wilmington, N.C. for the opening reception of "Paradigm Shifts of Public Spaces: Wilmington," a joint exhibition between Alexandria P. Clay and Anthony Patterson. #PSPSWilmington
SEEK Raleigh is a temporary public art program that engages artists to use unique, non-traditional interiors, structures, and outdoor spaces for site-specific, performative, and participatory installations and experiences. Raleigh Arts is working with community partners to launch the SEEK Raleigh program at Dorothea Dix Park May 31 to June 1. During this event the Black On Black Project will present “The Will of the Father,” a performance piece that looks at some of the history of the Dorothea Dix property.
Check out Raleigh's hottest art destination for one night only! It's the Museum of Natural Sciences' Adult Night: Art Dissected.
Artist Lamar Whidbee is back with a new exhibition, this time focusing on fatherhood. Join us Saturday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. as we close out “Daddy’s Home,” which explores the decisions Whidbee’s father made while raising him and how those choices affected the artist’s approach in raising his own son. #WhidbeeDaddysHome
Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African American theater in the Triangle on Jan. 20 at Raleigh Little Theatre! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2019. Buy tickets here.
Artist Lamar Whidbee is back with a new exhibition, this time focusing on fatherhood. Join us Saturday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. for the opening reception for “Daddy’s Home,” which explores the decisions Whidbee’s father made while raising him and how those choices affected the artist’s approach in raising his own son. #WhidbeeDaddysHome
The Black On Black Project is back at American Tobacco Campus in Durham with the group exhibition called "Black On Black V2." In association with the 2018 Beats n Bars Festival, the exhibition is available for viewing in the Reed Building Lobby through November 16. #BlackOnBlackV2ATC
Join poet, writer and educator Dasan Ahanu and the Black On Black Project for a Spoken Word performance Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. inside Artspace in downtown Raleigh. The program will be a response to "artfor(us)," a thought-provoking art exhibition by artist Sherrill Roland. Follow the conversation using the hashtag #jumpsuitartforus.
