Explore strength, beauty and resilience through black identity, social justice and shared history.
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is delighted to celebrate the opening of Out of Darkness with a public reception at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room on November 19, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Out of Darkness features works by artists Stéphane Calvin, Lauren Jackson, Sarah Matthews and Justyne Fischer.
Curated by Justyne Fischer, this exhibition celebrates the powerful work of four black female artists and their exploration of strength, beauty and resiliency through the lens of black identity, social justice and shared history. Through printmaking, wood-burning and mixed media, the artists tell stories of struggle, strength, adversity and triumph. Unified by bold imagery, text and collective ideas, this selection of work challenges stereotypes and racial bias.
“Out of Darkness is a testament to the enduring human spirit and transformative power of art to challenge perceptions” says Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. “These messages are timely considering the constant conflict in our world today, especially with the upcoming election. Out of Darkness invites us to reflect on historical shadows while shining a light on progress continuing to emerge. It celebrates unwavering strength that turns darkness into dawn.”
Out of Darkness will be on view 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. every Friday from November 1, 2024 – January 17, 2025. The opening reception is free and open to the public. Tickets can be reserved at: https://outofdarkness.eventbrite.com
For more information about the artists and exhibition click here.
** Please note: Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the gallery except for water. **
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The Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room (Kramer Gallery) is the first and only art gallery dedicated specifically to showcasing Montgomery County’s emerging and mid-career visual artists. The gallery is managed and operated by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County in collaboration with the Montgomery County Government. Located at 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring Maryland, the Kramer Gallery is free and open to the public during standard operating hours in accordance with the Silver Spring Civic Building. For additional information, please visit us at https://www.creativemoco.com/experience-art-culture/kramer-gallery/.
ABOUT THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Established in 1976, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is the county’s designated local arts agency. Our vision is to provide leadership that sustains arts and humanities organizations, artists, and scholars and inspires participation in Montgomery County’s rich cultural assets. The Public Arts Trust is AHCMC’s central program for managing, commissioning and conserving all public art on County-owned property, as well as supporting other public art projects throughout Montgomery County. Today, the County’s public art collection includes 258 outdoor sculptures and murals as well as more than 500 works on paper. For more information about AHCMC, visit www.creativemoco.com or connect with AHCMC on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.