Nine artists explore pre-and post-Emancipation themes

Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the final emancipation of the enslaved in the United States, when word of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas at the end of the Civil War. Artists Damien T. Taylor; Andrew Cohen, Lionel Lloyd, Carol Porter, Renee Lachman, Carolyn Goodridge, Gail Rebhan, Leslie Hansley, and Patsy Fleming bring a broad range of media to Friendship Gallery as we commemorate Juneteenth with a show curated by Judy Benderson. Their styles and media all vary, but they all relate to history and culture both pre- and post-Emancipation. Some are photographers, recording sites and events; others are visual artists representing a creative interpretation of their experiences and observations. More information about the exhibit appears in the Village News. Meet the artists at an art reception on Thursday, June 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Village Center. The Village Center is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art in the auditorium is occasionally not available for viewing because of activities in that room. Please check with the front desk upon arrival. All sales are final.