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Liberation and joy share center stage in ‘Souls from the Well’ — Matter News
"'The show is to really acknowledge the intersection between Black and Palestinian liberation, and also as a reprieve for the amount of work that’s been done specifically in fighting for…
Reflecting on the History of Juneteenth and Ohio State’s Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln, who proclaimed that the enslaved “are, and henceforward shall be free.” Now, why he did that is a conversation…
Urban Arts Space exhibits convey diverse experiences of people of color
"Urban Arts Space, part of Ohio State University's College of the Arts, is hosting concurrent exhibitions that illustrate the diverse experiences of people of color.
'FREEQUENCY,' curated by…
Announcing the Community Engagement Grant Award
"The project's core objective is to establish sustainable support for ongoing programs and initiatives that prioritize co-creation with and within the community. This entails forging and…
Urban Arts Space’s Dr. Terron Banner Secures $250,000 GAHDT Grant Alongside Collaborators
Urban Arts Space is excited to share a significant accomplishment by our Manager of Community Learning and Experience: Dr. Terron Banner has secured a $250,000 Global Arts + Humanities Discovery…
Exhibit explores past, present and future of the Black experience
"The two also described Afrofuturism as an evolving concept, with Black creators reinterpreting and reclaiming the past and present with an eye on building toward a more empowered future. 'What…
“Love Letter” Exhibition at Urban Arts Space Shares Experiences of Women of Color While Honoring the Work of Past Generations
A Love Letter to This Bridge Called My Back will exhibit at Urban Arts Space from May 21–June 29, 2024, celebrating the works of various artists who collaborated on the 2022 anthology A Love…
FREEQUENCY Exhibition Focuses on Afrofuturism and Community
FREEQUENCY, an exhibition at Urban Arts Space curated by Iyana Hill and April Sunami, features Black artists whose work incorporates elements of the Black aesthetic as envisioned by the AfriCOBRA…
Mellon Foundation Offers Ohio State Students Paid Internship Opportunities in Arts
"Florman said while interning at the Urban Arts Space, students will work on general assignments, but will also be able to specialize in areas like video production, marketing or exhibition design…