Event Information

Photographic artwork featuring several women in white dresses depicted in black-and-white against a full-color landscape background of trees with green leaves.

Genuine - Opening Reception

Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Ticket Price: free
Age: All Ages

Event Category: Arts, Black History, Black History Month, Exhibition, Public Reception
Add to Calendar Saturday, January 24, 2026 5:00 pm 01/24/2026 8:00 pm America/New_York Genuine - Opening Reception <p><strong>* This exhibition runs Jan. 20–Mar. 14, with a public reception on Sat., Jan. 24 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Feb. 21. *</strong></p> <p>Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, <em> Genuine </em> celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives. <em> Genuine </em> highlights the power of storytelling and cultural reflection, offering a compelling tribute to the legacy and future of Black artistry.</p> <span class="tribe-address"> <span class="tribe-street-address">10100 Lake Arbor Way</span> <br> <span class="tribe-locality">Bowie</span><span class="tribe-delimiter">,</span> <abbr class="tribe-region tribe-events-abbr" title="Maryland">MD</abbr> <span class="tribe-postal-code">20721</span> <span class="tribe-country-name">United States</span> </span>

Location

Lake Arbor Community Center
10100 Lake Arbor Way
Bowie, MD 20721

  • This exhibition runs Jan. 20–Mar. 14, with a public reception on Sat., Jan. 24 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Feb. 21.

Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives. Genuine highlights the power of storytelling and cultural reflection, offering a compelling tribute to the legacy and future of Black artistry.