Events
Meet the Artists: Material Needs 2026
See this year's Material Needs 2026 artists in a new light and connect one-on-one with the individuals who made it come to life. Two of our members, Jennifer Davis Carey, and Claudio Eshun (AKA Don Claude), are featured in the group show with a total of seven artists -- Ben Cline, Kristi DiSalle, Kate Egnaczak, Anne Harris, and Sheila Papetti. They all bring their own collections they have been working on over the last year. Artists utilized a Material Needs grant to support their cost of materials in their creation of these works.
Opening Reception to “I DECLARE”
“I DECLARE”
In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence - a historic milestone in the narrative of freedom. It will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of what would become Black History Month, a century-long acknowledgement of the voices, struggles, achievements, and perseverance of Black America.
But what is freedom when it is delayed, denied or distorted?
As we approach this double edged moment in our natural history, we ask: What does freedom look like to Black America? Have we fully realized the American Dream, or does it remain a dream deferred? What are the contradictions or validations we see/experience as America celebrates its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence?
Art Exhibition sponsored by the New England Black Artist Collective and Worcester Black History Project.
RSVP to Worcester Black History Project at wbhp2023@gmail.com