Beverly Collins-Roberts

Art and Change Grant

2007/ $2500

Neighborhood: Camden

Change Partner: Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission

Discipline: Media Arts

Beverly is a Camden, NJ native, photographer, curator, filmmaker, historian and arts educator who is developing an exhibition and documentary film project titled UNHUSHED, which reveals the history of the African slave trade conducted in and around Camden and its continuing cultural and social impact in the city. This work will weave together stories, images, artifacts, and contemporary artwork developed by Beverly and artists from her community.