Join curator Carmen Beals for an engaging talk exploring the vision, research, and storytelling behind Rhythm and Resilience: History, Art, and Legacy in Black Vegas. The exhibition is a powerful portrayal of African American history through photographs, artifacts, and contemporary art, tracing the community’s journey from the city’s first Black settler to the cultural milestones of the Historic Westside.
Beals, known for her work connecting contemporary art with untold stories, will share her curatorial approach, the selection of artists and objects, and how the exhibition connects past and present through an intergenerational lens of creativity and perseverance.
Step back into the vibrant history of Las Vegas’s Historic Westside with a lively pop-up exhibition presented during the talk.
Attendees are encourage to experience the exhibition in the Spring Preserve’s Primrose Gallery prior to the talk for a richer and engaging presentation. Featuring rare archival treasures from the Westside ARTifacts collection, the display will spotlight five casinos that welcomed African American patrons, serving as vital centers of entertainment, community, and culture.
The conversation will take place at Springs Preserve, just steps from the land associated with John Howell, one of the earliest Black settlers.
Parking: Springs Preserve parking lot – free parking
