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“As Goes The South” Film Screening & Conversation
We invite you to the Montgomery film screening of As Goes The South on Thursday, January 8, at 5:30 pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Film screening will conclude with a brief talk back. The event is hosted by Kalonji A. Gilchrist of KHARI Creative, 21 Dreams Arts & Culture and the Good People community of Montgomery.
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We invite you to the Montgomery film screening of As Goes The South on Thursday, January 8, at 5:30 pm. Doors open at 4:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Film screening will conclude with a brief talk back. The event is hosted by Kalonji A. Gilchrist of KHARI Creative, 21 Dreams Arts & Culture and the Good People community of Montgomery.
“Still I Rise” Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us for "Still I Rise” —a dynamic exhibition celebrating the resilience, creativity, and visionary power of Black artists across time. Featuring works that merge ancestral memory with Afrofuturist possibilities, this exhibition uplifts the voices and imaginations shaping the future of Black art and culture.
Join us for "Still I Rise” —a dynamic exhibition celebrating the resilience, creativity, and visionary power of Black artists across time. Featuring works that merge ancestral memory with Afrofuturist possibilities, this exhibition uplifts the voices and imaginations shaping the future of Black art and culture.
“Still I Rise” Exhibition Art Talk
Join us for Still I Rise Exhibition Art Talk. Still I Rise is a dynamic exhibition celebrating the resilience, creativity, and visionary power of Black artists across time. Featuring works that merge ancestral memory with Afrofuturist possibilities, this exhibition uplifts the voices and imaginations shaping the future of Black art and culture.
Join us for Still I Rise Exhibition Art Talk. Still I Rise is a dynamic exhibition celebrating the resilience, creativity, and visionary power of Black artists across time. Featuring works that merge ancestral memory with Afrofuturist possibilities, this exhibition uplifts the voices and imaginations shaping the future of Black art and culture.
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STILL I RISE • FEBRUARY EXHIBITION
Still I Rise explores the continuum of Black creativity honoring the resilience forged in our past while imagining futures defined by liberation, innovation, and boundless possibility. This exhibition invites works that bridge memory and imagination, celebrating the evolution of Black art, culture, and forward vision.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
This is a juried exhibition presented in partnership with Alabama State University for Black History Month, February 2026. All artists are welcome to apply. Submitted works must reflect or relate to the exhibition theme. Rarely displayed or new artwork is strongly encouraged. There is no entry fee.
Accepted Media:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Mixed Media
- Digital Art
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Artwork Requirements:
- Must be original.
- No size restrictions
- Must arrive ready to display: stretched canvas, framed, mounted, or properly wired for hanging. No exceptions.
Applicants must upload:
- Artist resume or biography
- Up to five (5) artwork images for consideration
- Artwork details (title, medium, size, year)
TIMELINE
Submission Deadline: Jan. 5, 2026
Finalists Announced: Jan. 10, 2026
Opening Reception: Feb. 3, 2026
For more information, please contact us at info@21dreamsmgm.org.
media + highlights
Watch conversations, performances, interviews, and creative moments from across Montgomery’s arts community. These clips highlight the work, impact, and voices shaping our cultural landscape.
2025 Artist Residency • Artist Reflections & Performances with Dasan Ahanu
2025 Artist Residency • Artist Reflections & Performances with YOGI DADA
2025 Artist Residency • Artist Talk with YOGI DADA x Dasan Ahanu moderated by Kalonji A. Gilchrist
Art & Business - EP1
Under The Influence • Season 2 Premiere featuring Jarvis "Roc" Hamilton
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Your support fuels creativity, strengthens community, and makes art accessible to all. Whether you’re an individual, business, or community partner, there’s a way to get involved.
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Your gift helps fund exhibitions, youth programs, and public art.
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