True inclusion starts with acknowledgment. BIPOC Is the Theme! addresses inclusivity through the many artists and art works selected for this exhibition.

The work in this exhibition represents a wide – range of processes and techniques that include mixed-media, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital works, abstraction, portraiture, video/documentary art, and sculpture, with varied concepts such as personal narrative, social constructs, identity, and political themes. All of which speaks to the diverse processes and ways of making that exemplifies celebration, the appreciation of self, and audacity.  The audacity of these artists to explore their inner thoughts through visual means, while existing in a society that perpetually mis-handles the unique voice and perspective of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals. The artists in this exhibition continue to find ways to make their voices known regardless of stereotypes and stigmas, along with the hidden barriers/burdens placed upon their shoulders, all for the sake of visual expression.

– Tyanna J. Buie

Participating Artists:

Harold Allen, AJ Aremu, Andre Barker Jr., Ileana Bell,  Boisali Biswas, Derrock Burnett, Gerardo Castro, Sherell Chillik, Don DonCee Coulter, Alonzo Crawford, Cailyn Dawson, Steffon Dixon, Chad Cortez Everett, Cheryl L. Guerrero, Nicolei Buendia Gupit, Tatsuki Hakoyama, Kya Harris, Boris Hines, Ikwe & Kino,  Stephanie Karamitsos, Ina Kaur, James Long, Kiara Aileen Machado, Kaima Marie, Demarcus McGaughey, Cayla B. Mims, Brenda Munguia, The ArtSchoolDropout, T. Owens Union, Miranda Rios, James Sexer Rodriguez, Manjushree Roy, Amy Sanders de Melo, Cintia Segovia, Aries Tjhin, Ariana Vaeth, Ting Wang, Ed Watkins, Yan Zhang and Alisa M. White

Flint’s ARTWALK – April 8th from 6 to 9 PM. FREE and open to the public!

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday 11 AM – 5 PM

Thursday & Friday 11 AM – 6PM

Saturday 11 AM –  5PM

Sunday By Appointment

Buckham Gallery is FREE and open to the public. Located at: 121 W. 2nd Street, Flint, MI 48502.

Buckham Fine Arts Project is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS and the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work!