Everyday People is a two-part exhibition featuring over 40 artists and over 85 works curated by Elijah Rashaed (Dayton) and Dalia Reyes (Detroit)
In a first-ever collaboration between two historic local civil rights organizations, the Dayton Branch NAACP and the Detroit Branch NAACP are pleased to announce a partnership with The Carr Center for its upcoming exhibitions, “Everyday People: 1 & 2,” a vibrant exploration of identity, resilience, and culture through contemporary portraiture. This extraordinary showcase will feature over 85 works by 40 artists who capture the beauty and complexity of the African diaspora, elevating ordinary moments to symbols of strength and connection
About the Exhibition
“Everyday People” invites viewers on an intimate journey through paintings, photographs, sculptures, and mixed media works that immortalize the ordinary moments of life. With contributions from celebrated artists such as Dean Mitchell, Ronald Jackson, Kevin Williams, Robert Peterson, Sabrina Nelson, Mario Moore, and Ernie Barnes, this exhibition highlights the extraordinary in the everyday.
Through themes of identity, individuality, and collective history, the works celebrate the essence of what it means to be human, while challenging perceptions and sparking meaningful dialogue. Each portrait serves as a testament to the resilience and cultural richness of the African diaspora.
VENUE: The Carr Center @ Park Shelton | Gallery & Performance Studio: 15 E. Kirby Street, 1st floor, Detroit, MI 48202
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Everyday People: Part 1: Jan 31 - April 11
Ronald Jackson, Robert Peterson, Frank Morrison, Kevin Williams , James Pate, Annie Lee, Eddy Ochieng, Leonard Maiden, Kip Omolade, Mario Moore, Sabrina Nelson, Gil Ashby, Nate Austin, Konboye E. Eugene, Henry James, Damilere Kanyinsola, Odeyemi Oluwaseun, Precious Amba, Raji M. Babatunde, Robert Moore BMoore, Floyd Strickland.
Part 1 Everyday People will run from Friday, Jan 31, until Friday, April 11.
Part 2 will run Friday, April 25 until Thursday, June 19.
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