upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024
Thursday January 30, 2020
Art Gallery at City Hall, Room 116
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Bethel Burying Ground: A Tribute to A Sacred Place is an exhibition honoring and recognizing the historic significance of the deceased buried at Bethel Burying Ground and the early 19th century free Black community they represented.
With contributions from historian Terry Buckalew (author of The Bethel Burying Ground Project), the Charles Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University Libraries, Mother Bethel AME Church, documentary filmmaker Louis Massiah, and original works by 49 artists from the Philadelphia region including Leeway artist and community member, Betty Leacraft (ACG '16 '14 '09, LTA '11, WOO '99).
OACCE’s gallery has been transformed into a space of reflection. Over 100 church fans created by artists pay tribute to specific individuals, including many children, buried at the site between 1810—1864. The exhibition strives to avenge their memory by showing that their history matters.
The reception will include light refreshments. RSVP via the link provided above or call 215-686-8446.
