Skipping Sundays
In "Skipping Sundays," Evans Smith reflects on her Methodist upbringing in a rural North Carolina town, revealing how a steadfast belief has always remained just out of reach. Through imagery, she explores the complicated dynamics of religion and faith, as well as the feelings of isolation that can occur when one's beliefs differ with those of those around them. How is it that some can wholeheartedly embrace traditional faith while the rest of us are left questioning?
EXHIBITION EVENTS:
10/2 | First Friday Opening Reception and Book Signing | 6:30 - 8:30pm
10/31 | 4:00-7:00, Closing Reception
*In addition to VAE's open house Monday & Wednesday 9-12, the exhibition can also be by appt.
The show runs from October 2nd - October 31st
FEATURED ARTIST:
Heather Evans Smith
This show is currently on exhibit at The Jobe House.
Shadows
Every culture, every person, every landscape knows shadow. September is its natural season, when the light grows long and golden, the world tilts toward darkness, and something in us turns reflective.
For one artist that might mean the literal shadows of a landscape at dusk; for another, the mythological underworld, the hidden self, or the silence between things.
Shadows is an open call for all media and all interpretations, from the observed world to the deeply personal.
EXHIBITION OPENING: 9/12/2026, 2:00 - 5:00PM
The show runs from September 12th - October 31st
ARTISTS ON EXHIBITION:
Patrizia Ferreira | Lucy Malmin | Leatha Koefler | Jessica Tracey | Kat Wilson | Leslie Pruneau | Cindy McMorris | Olivia Squires | Sterling Bowen | Kelly Hutzel | Anastasia Beane | Mary Louise Kasper | Marcelle Kick | Brett Morris | Allison Tierney | Matt Tracey | Tiffany Minton | Christopher Resh | Elle Joseph | Zachery Thomas | Lisa Marie Kwesell | Tricia Sauls | Karen Rose | Dain Kim | Nicholas Portanova | Jacqueline Maloney | Sarah Weir | Nick Dahlstrom | Vincent Whitehurst | Korrin Cheatwood | Emily Eve Weinstein | Kristen Solecki | Janet Danforth | Stephanie Witchger | Karin Schneider | Kat Harrison | Hiba Chohan | Faten Aloui | Claudia Cole | Mynor Escobar | Colleen Regan
This show is divided between Rebus Works and Birdland.
BOBV2
Black on Black V2
October 6 - November 25, 2017
We’re seeing imagery that reminds us of Los Angeles in 1992, Tulsa in 1921 and Wilmington in 1898, and these incidents seem to show disregard for the lives of people of color. But we bounce back because there is a tremendous strength within our community.
BLACK ON BLACK V2 brings together artwork, performances, and programs that provide comfort, support, and inspiration as we navigate through our day-to-day.
Contribute to the conversation:
#BOBV2
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Featured Artists
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Onicas Gaddis
Stephen Hayes
Precious Lovell
Mballa Mendouga
Anthony Patterson
William Paul Thomas
Sloane Siobhan
BLACK ON BLACK V2 Programming
Tuesday, October 10, 7pm
Screening of Ricky Kelly's "Black Beach/White BeCH" at NC State's African American Cultural Center
Friday, October 20, 6-9pm at Empower Dance Studio
Third Friday Dance Series and Exhibition
Saturday, October 21
Bus tour to the International Civil Rights Center + Museum in Greensboro, NC
Wednesday, October 25, 5-7pm at VAE
Intelligently Ratchet live podcast recording
Thursday, October 26, 7pm at VAE
Tri-Film Society Social Event and discussion of films focused on the lives of people of color.
Saturday, November 4, Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm at VAE
BOBV2 Comedy Night
Monday, November 6, 7pm at Anchorlight
Rhythms of Spoken Word with Nate Key
Wednesday Nov 8 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at VAE
Black Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion
Thursday, November 9, 7pm at NC State's African American Cultural Center
Screening of "Whose Streets"
Saturday, November 11, 2pm
Chavis Park Public Art presentation and Workshop with David Wilson
Saturday, November 18, 12-3pm
Hands-on art activity with artist Michelle Petelinz
