Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future

By Deyane MosesSpecial to the AFRO A powerful new exhibition is set to open in Baltimore on June 19, offering a multifaceted exploration of Black history, identity and imagination. “Soon Come” explores beyond traditional narratives, foregrounding the enduring strength and creative spirit of Black communities.Opening on Juneteenth, the exhibition, curated by Sharayna Christmas, executive director of Muse 360, and co-curated by Jordan Carter, Program Manager of Muse 360, goes beyond mere commemoration.& New Generation Scholars Artist Archival Fellows visit the Baltimore Museum of Art. Shown here from left to right (back row): Naimah Eggleston, former NGS Youth Scholar; Jessica Bell Brown, BMA curator and department head of contemporary art; Breyanna Dabney and Khalil McFarlane. Shown on front row: Teylah Saunders, left, and Daisha McIlwain. (Photo courtesy of Muse 360)Through a vibrant tapestry of textiles, photography, video, sound, assemblage and poetry, emerging artists from the New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship reclaim lost histories and reimagine a future brimming with possibility.& The fellowship is offered by Muse 360, a Baltimore-based youth organization with a radical mission. Since 2004, Muse 360 has been dedicated to helping Baltimore’s youth cultivate their voices and artistic talents as a path to self-knowledge. 2024 marks...