Crossroads: Intersections of Black Family Culture

Crossroads: Intersections of Black Family Culture is an interdisciplinary exhibition that explores the cultural significance of Black family dynamics in the Americas. In response to forced separations and disrupted biological ties, Black communities developed unique family structures centered on communal relationships, extended networks, and collective responsibility. This emphasis on mutual support, interconnectedness, and shared responsibility serves as both a survival strategy and a form of resistance against systemic devaluation.

Organized by the Muskegon Museum of Art in partnership with co-curators Sydney G. James, Scheherazade Washington-Parrish, and Juana Williams, this exhibition is comprised of the artworks of 19 artists from the Detroit area, who were invited to make artworks speaking to the Black family and their communities. The show will include painting, mixed media, photography, and textile based artworks.

Featured Artists:

Judy Bowman
Camille Ann Brewer
Halima Afi Cassells
Elonte Davis
Danielle Eliska
Carole Harris
Sydney G. James
Gregory Johnson
Lamar Landers
Richard Lewis
Hubert Massey
Sabrina Nelson
Scheherazade W. Parrish
Senghor Reid
Shirley Woodson
Rashaun Rucker
Lina Stephens
Marian Stephens
Hilda Vest

December 11, 2025 – March 15, 2026

Exhibition Events:

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 11 | 5-7 PM

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