Blooming Out of Trauma

The Intersection of Upholstery and Activist Art

Marshall J. Gardner Center For The Arts

Jamika Smith is an artist and upholsterer, founder of Teena’s Legacy, and an MBACD board member. In honor of African and Black History Month, Teena’s Legacy will curate a dynamic exhibit in the spirit of African tradition and strong community heritage. Jamika will present an exceptional, one-of-a-kind art experience, showcasing established and emerging artists from the Northwest Indiana Region and the Chicagoland area. 

Event Hours:

Itinerary

Blooming Out of Trauma Opening Reception
Friday, Feb. 2nd
6 – 9 pm
Blooming Out of Trauma Private Event for Donors
Saturday, Feb. 3rd
6 – 9 pm
Blooming Out of Trauma Artist Talk
Sunday, Feb. 25th
2 – 4 pm
The Black Experience Martin Luther King and Beyond
Friday, Mar. 8th
7 – 10 pm
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“Blooming Out of Trauma” is part of our Exhibits series.

Upcoming events

July

19th
Rashelle Roos & Joe Agati Paintings and sculpture
28th
Artists’ Talk Rashelle Roos & Joe Agati

August

30th
Cydney Lewis & Art Garcia Collage and paintings

October

11th
Felix Maldonado Selected paintings

November

15th
Gallery break Our gallery will be closed in late January while we prepare for our 2024 community show.

December

6th
2024 Community Show Artists from Gary, Connected to Gary, that have not been exhibited in our gallery
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Miller Beach Arts & Creative District

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 2405, Gary, IN 46403
219-885-9114
MBACDarts@gmail.com

Gallery Location:

Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
540 S. Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403
Open Friday and Saturday, 6—8pm, and Sunday 2—4. Find us on , , and Instagram.