Mahogany Gallery in Racine celebrates Black art & culture

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) --- The third annual Wisconsin Black Arts and Culture Expo is running through the end of March.

It's a two-month long event with dates and locations spread across the area to celebrate Black art.

Scott Terry is the founder of the expo and owner at Mahogany Gallery and Mahogany Black Arts and Culture Center.

He says art and culture are intertwined. "It’s a form of expression that’s been around for a very long time and particularly in communities of color," he said.

The gallery is a place for Black art to grow. A number of artists have their work on display, and it helps bring opportunities.

Terry is also providing opportunities for artists to expand with his Emerge program. "Emerge is our artist development fellowship initiative that I started to help artists of color in Racine to help launch and expand their artistic practice," he said. 

It's all about acknowledging the contributions of Black artists and for the community to engage with their work. 

“Here in Racine…there was a void in having a resource. A physical space for people to learn and for artists to show their work and be seen but also to become more aware and more name recognition for collectors," said Terry.

The Wisconsin Black Arts and Culture Expo runs through the end of March. Click here for more on the remaining events.