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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…

Roomful of people at the Juneteenth panel

Reflecting on the History of Juneteenth and Ohio State’s Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center

By Terron Banner

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…

A photo of three portraits painted in light colors, primarily blue, green, and purple, hanging on the wall.

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…

Headshot photos of Dr. Terron Banner and Dr. Joni Boyd Acuff

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…

Dr. Terron Banner (right) alongside Iyana Hill, Mario Hairston, and Chris Hearn—all founding members of the Irrepressible Soul Collective—at the Irrepressible Soul fashion ball in June 2023

Urban Arts Space’s Dr. Terron Banner Secures $250,000 GAHDT Grant Alongside Collaborators

By Diane Kollman

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…

A photo of Arris' J. Cohen's work in the exhibtion.

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…

A Love Letter to This bridge called my back with an image of four collaged women walking on a green background

“Love Letter” Exhibition at Urban Arts Space Shares Experiences of Women of Color While Honoring the Work of Past Generations

By Peyton Onstad

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 next to an image of a Black figure with two faces in a robe

FREEQUENCY Exhibition Focuses on Afrofuturism and Community

By Andrea Hefferan

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…

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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…