“Celebrating Black Artists—A Black History Month Exhibit” will open with a reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, at Arts on Main, Gloucester. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 25.

The group exhibit will feature works by eight black Virginia artists in order to educate the community, share history through artwork, and celebrate black artists “and their journey with our community,” said a press release.

For more information, visit gloucesterarts.org or call 804-824-9464.

About the artists

Sukenya Best of Richmond is an artist and an On the Road coordinator with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Nia Alexander Campbell is a Richmond artist and writer who explores the ways collage, writing, and various painting mediums can be used to tell stories through design.

Julian Haskins of Hampton Roads turned to painting with acrylics as a stress reliever while recovering from surgery. Ray Johnson of Norfolk uses acrylics and oils in his effort to create art that is meaningful and emotional and that engages representations of black beauty, strength and perseverance.

Dathan Kane of Hampton Roads is a contemporary abstract painter and muralist who uses bold, organic black/white shapes to explore the complexities of life. Jackie Merritt of Norfolk has had a long career as an artist, musician, songwriter, graphic designer, teacher and professor.

LaKaye Mbah is a Norfolk-based artist who helps women and children recognize their self-worth by making West African traditions more accessible. Anjenette Renae is a visual artist in Norfolk, specializing in oil painting and fashion design.