Carrying On: Black Panther Party Artists Continue the Legacy

GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum is excited to announce Carrying On: Black Panther Party Artists Continue the Legacy, a new exhibition celebrating the works of former Black Panther Party artists: Gayle Asali Dickson, Emory Douglas, Malik Edwards, and Akinsanya Kambon. These four artists were teenagers and young adults when the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended legal segregation and discrimination in the United States. They grew up in the Jim Crow era, restricted by laws and practices that affected every aspect of their lives and severely limited opportunities to pursue their dreams. Through talent, perseverance, and serendipity, they became and remain artists. Curated by Colette Gaiter, Carrying On... showcases the legacy and current work of these cultural pioneers together for the first time to honor their lifelong commitments to people, justice, liberation, and the freedom to express their creative visions. This exhibition will be on view from January 27 to March 15, 2025. In celebration of Black History Month, a panel discussion with the artists and curator will take place on Saturday, February 8 from 3-4 pm, followed by an opening reception from 4-6 pm.