Join us for the opening of IN THE SPIRIT OF BLACK, a photography exhibition showcasing the versatility and creative approaches of contemporary Black photographers celebrating Black life through the visual frame of the camera, presented in collaboration with SEEING BLACK, on Thursday, March 30 from 6 – 9 pm at Ashé Cultural Arts Center (1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd).

IN THE SPIRIT OF BLACK brings together an intergenerational group of Black photographers whose work engages the photographic grammars, textures, multiplicities, and visual sounds of Black life in and outside New Orleans. From well-known to emerging photographers, IN THE SPIRIT OF BLACK features a broad body of work from seventy-five photographers showcasing over 120 images reflecting a versatility of styles and approaches documenting Black life, self-expression, cultural traditions, spirituality, and remembrance.

IN THE SPIRIT OF BLACK is curated by Shana M. griffin and Eric Waters, with the curatorial assistance of Kalamu ya Salaam, Girard Mouton,III, and Renee Royale.