Kentucky State University is celebrating Black artists through the Black Experience exhibition. The display is a collaboration with the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission and the Kentucky Arts Council.
The exhibition features work from Black artists across Kentucky. Organizers said KSU, a historically Black university, is a meaningful place to showcase the art and celebrate the Black experience.
“It’s really nice to have this at our HBCU here at Frankfort. For KSU is the place to showcase this experience, and this exhibition I think is a great [collaboration], not just for the arts but for the community as well,” said Frankfort City Commisioner Katima Smith-Willis. “So I’m just super excited to be here and learn from the artists and check out some of the work they have going on.”
One of the featured artists called it an honor to be included.
“It’s quite an honor to have your work displayed across Kentucky, especially at an HBCU. It’s very meaningful to use your gift to show others your interpretation,” said artist Beartonne Johnson.
The exhibition runs through Sept. 27 at Blazer Library in Frankfort.
