EXHIBITIONS

Welcome! Here you can find information about Drinking Gourd Gallery's Current, Past, and Upcoming exhibitions. You can enjoy all of our exhibitions online. If an exhibition is still available for in-person viewing, we will note the location details in the description. Many of our exhibited works are for sale, so if you see something you like, please jot down the title and search our web site for details. 

 

Drinking Gourd Gallery presents THE WEIGHT ON MY SHOULDERS, August 1-August 25, 2024

Drinking Gourd Gallery is proud to partner with Oberlin Regional Library to present The Weight on My Shoulders exhibition in August 2024. Through a series of artwork and photography this group exhibition focuses on the importance of men's mental health in both the civilian and veteran communities. This artistic showcase offers a nuanced exploration of the shared struggles, unique challenges, and resilience found within these diverse populations. From societal expectations and cultural stigmas to personal experiences and coping mechanisms, the exhibition aims to foster understanding, empathy, and dialogue surrounding the complexities of men's mental health. Join us in breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions, and promoting pathways to accessible care and support. Together, we can build a more inclusive and compassionate society where every individual's mental health is valued.

We are proud to showcase more than 30 works by these talented North Carolina artists: Jennifer Asciutto, Anthony Barnes, Myles Brown, Foster Bullock, PhD., Hayley Burkhead, Roxanne Fajardo, Jonny Gilroy, Brenda Harris, Sgt. JAK, Darryl Matthews, Kirsten Moore, Marcia Neal, Melvin D. Nix, Barbara A. Outterson, Corliss R. Owen, Shelvy Ramsey, Luanda Sharper, Maria Tavarez, Lillian L. Thompson and Carol Torian

The Weight on My Shoulders art exhibition will be presented at the Oberlin Regional Library, located in the heart of Raleigh's historic Village District at 1930 Clark Avenue.

Drinking Gourd Gallery is proud to be presenting The Weight on My Shoulders  art exhibition in partnership with Camilla Y. Black, M.Ed., LCMHC, artist Maria Tavarez of Moonchild LLC, artist Barbara A. Outterson, and the Oberlin Regional Library and the Wake County Public Libraries system.

Additional support provided by Kiki Piper, Aristotle Spirits, Alex Lawrence, The Jim Allen Group, Chef Lucas Albrecht, The Cheese Shop, Darma Marsonia, J. Locke, and R.V. and Marlene Kuser.