Blooming Out of Trauma

Blooming Out of Trauma Private Event for Donors

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. 

February 2nd–March 8th

Event Hours:

Blooming Out of Trauma 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 Private Event for Donors” is part of the larger “Blooming Out of Trauma” event.

Upcoming events

April

5th
Allison Svoboda Confluence: Nature as Medium

May

3rd
African Dance Workshop by Allison Svoboda
5th
Artist’s talk by Allison Svoboda
5th
Seedbombs. Native plant nature walk and workshop by Allison Svoboda
11th
Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Catherine Sollman
11th
Just Because I Love You Youth-led Poetry Slam by Allison Svoboda
16th
Open Studio Life Drawing
18th
Auditions – Reefer Madness

June

7th
Sue Reyman & Ginny Takacs Floral photography and paintings

July

19th
Rashelle Roos & Joe Agati Paintings and sculpture

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.