Motherhood is a celebration of Black Motherhood. The bright moments, the soft moments, the unique journey that is nurturing in a world that is inhospitable to our seed. It is a bold act of rebellion and resilience to be a Black Mother in Amerikkka and that deserves all the celebration in the now. This show is a vibrant moment to take in and hold dear as Black Mothers are sacred and witnessing us is a divine gift from our ancestors. 

This show is vibrant, layered, and colorful in a similar vein to the journey of Motherhood. 

Curated by AJ McCreary. Featuring paintings by Alice Price, Kayin Talton Davis, Latoya Lovely, and AJ McCreary. 

Show dates: 8/5-8/28

OC location: 8371 North Interstate Avenue

Opening Reception: 8/6 @ 5pm-8pm with light snacks and beverages

Artist Talk: 8/13 @3-5pm in the courtyard (weather depending- might be inside). Panel discussion with our artists, moderated by my Boy WOnder: Hobbs and with a free portrait session for Moms.

Closing Reception with Black Feast: 8/27- 2-5 pm. We will have dessert and some live music for a closing soiree. 

Hosted by Oregon Contemporary

Thank you to our sponsors:

RACC . Albina Vision Trust. Breana DePriest . Tracy Briggs . Catherine Braxton . LaShawnda Johnson . Joseph Wyatt . Margaret Velimirovic . Kathy Kniep . Jordan Cooper . Lindsey Fout . Joanna Harrison . Leah Kohlenberg . Keli Cook . Alley Pezanoski-Browne . Denise Wright . Sarah Medeiros . Laura Moulton . Nicole Burke . Psyche Tullio . Ainsley Sunflower . Beyoung Sunflower . Canada Saunders . Lydia Kiesling . Sybille Youngsma