Saturday, August 8th @ 1 PM at The Contemporary Dayton

Free! RSVP to Rev. Kellie by Thursday, August 6th.

The Contemporary Dayton is currently showcasing two powerful exhibits of protest art.  These are Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi and Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy.  Today at 1 PM, you have the opportunity to join Rev. Kellie and other MVUUF people for a free guided tour of both of these exhibits!  If you are interested, please RSVP to Rev. Kellie by Thursday, August 6th.

More about both of these exhibits can be found below.  From the Contemporary’s website.

Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now a septuagenarian, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters, capturing resilience, resistance, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative.

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Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy is an exhibition of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Lady Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward progress, showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process–from early 20th century suffragists to first-time voters today–uniting generations of creative resistance. This work is traveling throughout the midwest in conjunction with the League of Women Voters and serves to honor the enduring power of the vote and the way art advances movements of change.