1st Floor Gallery

A group exhibition featuring the works of Chicago based photographers Max Li, Natasha Moustache, Seed Lynn, Katon Blackburn, Sulyiman Stokes, Adebola Oshipitan and Tafari Melisizwe. The theme of this exhibition is the importance of bridging communities through photography and how these relationships form rituals amongst people. The rituals each community carries is vital when showing resilience and expressions of love during times of uncertainty. It allows us to bond and forge meaningful relationships that sustain growth. Photography is a way for communities to connect and see reflections of themselves in each other. It’s another sacred practice that requires a ritual process of observation by the photographers and acceptance from those documented.

“What are the rights to the ceremony?” - Seed Lynn

Exhibition Runtime: July 12 - August 27

Sanctuary

A film screening curated by Nathan Suggs featuring the works of Chicago based directors, Damon Lucero, Corey Clark, Raine Yung, Shiloh Washington, Messejah Washington and Vincent Brown. The film screening will occur July 13th from 6-10pm and will include a panel with questions moderated from Nathan to the list of directors.

Each film maker will show a number of films. Guests will be seated in the sanctuary and the films will be projected. Refreshments will be served and a panel discussion will take place. Nathan Suggs has worked in the church this year with the approval of Reverend Black and will be releasing a film he shot inside the church in the near future. He is familiar with the space and understands the importance of preserving/respecting it.

Screen Runtime: 6pm - 10pm