City of Rochester
News Release
Opening Reception & Artist Celebration Today
(Thursday, March 7, 2024) – “The Black Woman is Art,” an exhibit curated by local creative Zharriay
Callier and Rochester photographer Erica Jae, is on display at the City Hall
Link Gallery, 30 Church St., through Friday, April 19.
“The Black Woman is
Art” explores the untold stories of several Black women, from their trials and
tribulations to their victories and successes. According to the curators, the
exhibit offers the audience an exploration of “self-discovery, sisterhood, and
partnership” through a series portraying “Black women reclaiming their power in
a world that often attempts to dim their light.”
“We believe the
Black woman possesses a pristine intuition, an infinite capacity for
unconditional love, and the power to birth a new Earth of peaceful life,” said
Zharriay.
“Thank you to the
City of Rochester for the opportunity to display in the Link Gallery and
providing us with the space to bring Rochester’s artists together,” said Erica
Jae.
An opening reception
and artist celebration will take place, 5:30 p.m., today, March 7 at City Hall.
Featured exhibit
frames include works from:
Full curator biographies are available at the Link Gallery.
The City of
Rochester values the visual arts as an educational and aesthetic experience.
More importantly, the City sees local art as part of the culture of this
region. With this in mind, the Link Gallery, established 1981, promotes the art
and art culture of the area. The Gallery, located at 30 Church Street on the
first floor of City Hall in the corridor connecting Building A to Building B,
is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Link Gallery is free,
handicapped accessible, and open to the public.
For more
information, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/linkgallery.
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The Administration of Mayor
Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and
prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone.
Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester
2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing
exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative
leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional
and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of
Rochester.