Throughout the year, the Frieson Black Cultural Center is home to student-curated art exhibits, with each exhibit highlighting various artists and organizations. Hosted by the Office for Campus Culture and Community, the exhibit space is a unique area of campus where the student voice is centered, increasing exposure for student artists and creating opportunities for the campus community to engage not only with the exhibit space but with artistic expression as well.
Currently on display is the work of master’s student Richard Mabula and his wife, Viktoriia Berger. The exhibit, titled Ethnogenesis, features various art forms, including prints, photography, artifacts, and sculptures. The art celebrates a fusion of African and Russian culture as viewed through the lens and creative approach of both artists.
A reception was held on November 5 for members of the campus community to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. The exhibit will be open until December 31.
Earlier this year, the exhibit space was home to Caribbean Currents, organized and curated by the president of the Caribbean Student Association, featuring cultural artifacts and student-created musical and visual artwork.
Beginning January 1, a new student exhibit, Oh Those Beautiful Dolls, will fill the space, showcasing a unique artistic exploration of rag and sock dolls around the African Diaspora. The final exhibit of the school year, titled Oh, So DIVINE, will showcase a celebration of the National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities through the work of student art, set to be on display from March 1 to May 15.
Stop by the Frieson Black Cultural Center anytime during center hours to explore the exhibit:
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
The exhibit space supports both the expression of student voices and reflects the Office for Campus Culture and Community’s commitment to supporting the holistic success and well-being of students. All Vols are welcome to engage in and learn from the work of their peers through the exhibits on display, further supporting a sense of community on campus.
