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BLACK FUTURES IN ART 2026

The Dairy Arts Center is proud to present Black Futures in Art 2026, a landmark exhibition curated by Adderly Grant- Lord, on view February 20 through March 29, 2026.

Black Futures in Art 2026 Opens at the Dairy Arts Center

“The Excellence Beneath My Feet Lives Within My Bones, The Genome Speaks What Erasure Cannot Silence”

February 20 – March 29, 2026 | Boulder, CO

Marking the fifth year of the exhibition, Black Futures in Art 2026: The Excellence Beneath My Feet Lives Within My Bones, The Genome Speaks What Erasure Cannot Silence is both a celebration and a continuum—honoring lineage, creative inheritance, and the living brilliance of Black artists shaping contemporary art today. What began as a visionary idea has grown into a powerful gathering of artists, families, voices, and futures. Over five years, Black Futures in Art has become a vital cultural touchstone in Boulder County—one rooted in joy, excellence, and collective imagination. This anniversary edition reflects on that journey while looking boldly forward, affirming that what we carry within us—memory, knowledge, and creative force—is unerasable and encoded.

The exhibition features works by Adderly Grant-Lord, Adri Norris, Clifton Henri, Gedion Nyanhongo, James Dixon, Lydia Carlis, Louise Cutler, SaToro Tafura, Sir James McArthur Cole, Thomas Lockhart, and Zin Maisiri. Together, these artists present work forged from lived experience, ancestral memory, and expansive imagination. Across mediums, the exhibition explores how history, land, body, and spirit hold knowledge, and how art becomes a conduit for resilience, joy, and transformation.

EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING

Whispers of the Soul: Documentary Screening & Artist Talk

Tuesday, February 3, 5:00–8:00 PM | Boedecker Cinema

A screening of Whispers of the Soul: The Legacy of Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart, followed by an artist talk and Q&A. This event kicks off Black History Month and serves as a precursor to the exhibition opening.

Opening Reception: Friday, February 20, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM

With live music and food. Free and open to the public.

Guided Tour & Curator Conversation: Tuesday, March 3, 5:00–8:00 PM

A guided tour led by curator Adderly Grant-Lord, followed by a seated conversation with Dr. Danielle Hodge, examining the exhibition’s themes, impact, and five-year legacy. Free tickets required.

“Hands Up” Film Screening & Director Q&A: Tuesday, March 10, 5:00–8:00 PM | Boedecker Cinema

A powerful screening of Hands Up, followed by a live Q&A with director Chuck Whitman. Presented in partnership with Louise Cutler Studio. Free tickets required.

Artist Talk: Wednesday, March 18, 5:00–8:00 PM

A moderated conversation with curator Adderly Grant-Lord and exhibiting artists reflecting on creative process, lineage, and collective futures. Free tickets required.

PRESS RELEASE

Stella Witcher (Visual Arts Curator) | stella@thedairy.org | 303-913-6198 | 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO

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