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Connecting Art and Community to Build Understanding, Inspire Empathy, and Spark Civic Engagement

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Artist Talk: Soul of the Soil
Sat | Jan 10 | 6-8pm
Register here
Event is free

Art Build for MLK Events
In partnership with Take ‘Em Down Jax and DSA
Mon | Jan 12 | 6:30-8:30pm
Education and postermaking connected to the radical Dr. King

THIS MONTH

In addition to scheduled programs we are open:

Wednesdays 12-7PM
Saturdays 11AM-2PM

COMMUNITY ACTIONS

School Board Rally
Tues | Jan 6 | 5-6pm, followed by School Board Meeting
Prudential Drive

Jacksonville City Council Meetings
Second and fourth Tuesdays | 5pm

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Yellow House is fully committed to giving space to artists, poets, and activists who speak truth to power, with the hope that we can be part of the change. We are grateful to all who have engaged with us, especially when it is hard, messy, and unpopular. The artists captured in this brief video are just a few of the powerful examples of members of our creative family shining a bright light

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A New Installation of Art Activist Works at Yellow House

In the Fall of 2024 we paused, took a deep breath and asked a simple question to check in on ourselves - from individual to community - at a ...

Legacy Interrupted: The Women of the Southland by Hope McMath

“The symbol of the Woman of the Southland is pervasive in our culture. As the mother and daughter of the confederacy, she appears in books, films, and public spaces ...

The Powerful Designs of Keion Tremael Davis

It is an honor to exhibit the work of Keion Tremael Davis as part of the BE WELL exhibition. Their gifts as an artist and communicator amplify the connections between ...

“Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization’s radical voice.”
— Paul Robeson

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It takes generosity, time, and hard work to shift

It takes generosity, time, and hard work to shift between exhibitions. But it mostly takes LOVE. In a world that is crumbling we are building, creating, imagining. Thank you to the Yellow House family for showing up and making the labor of turning the space a time for us to also strengthen our community.

On the other end of this beautiful mess is a remarkable exhibition of Marcus Williams’ works entitled REGARD. We’ll open the show THIS Saturday 6-8pm. See you then.

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Join us on January 31 from 6-8pm for the opening o

Join us on January 31 from 6-8pm for the opening of REGARD: The Works of Marcus Jamal Williams.

“REGARD is both a noun and a verb. It is a declaration of esteem and reverence toward the subject, as well as a directive to the viewer to not just glance and move on, but to give attention and consideration. This exhibition is an invitation to really observe and appreciate the rich culture we have always fostered in our city. More than the art, music or food, I aim to highlight the people and environments unique to Duval.”

These words by artist Marcus Jamal Williams set the tone for an exhibition the amplifies the stories of people and places that have shaped his life and the life of our city. Intimate streetscapes remind us of the beauty and vibrancy of neighborhoods central to our story, despite a history of disinvestment and false narratives. Portraits created from pastels and paint celebrate grassroots leaders, activists, and loved ones who have influenced Williams’ lived experience as a Jacksonville native. Symbols and words speak to a culture both rooted in history and resonating with the energy of our own time.

In a moment when identities, neighborhoods, and history herself are scrutinized and attacked - this exhibition reminds us of the importance and power of that which is close to home. These are the stories and geographies that are important to capture, for their own sake and as an antidote to a movement of erasure. Williams stands as a passionate advocate for representation and empowerment, using his art to create a space where the strength and beauty of Black people and spaces take center stage.

Yellow House is honored to present this solo exhibition by our long-time friend and collaborator Marcus Jamal Williams.

There were 100 moments that were photo worthy toda

There were 100 moments that were photo worthy today. Thoughtful conversations. Tarot readings. Kiddos making art. Offerings to the pantry. Banjos and xylophones. Harvesting marigolds. Bubble making. Mutual aid. Reflections. A beautiful day in an ugly time.

We are entering the last two days to experience th

We are entering the last two days to experience the ‘Soul of the Soil’ exhibition at Yellow House. This beautiful and powerful show about the stories, histories, and possibilities the soul holds is a salve for this moment. The artists and writers of this collective provide fertile ground for truth telling, community care, and reimagining.

We have special hours - today AND tomorrow 12-7pm. Come ground yourself as we ready ourselves for something new to emerge.

“But it is not enough for me to stand before you

“But it is not enough for me to stand before you tonight and condemn riots. It would be morally irresponsible for me to do that without, at the same time, condemning the contingent, intolerable conditions that exist in our society. These conditions are the things that cause individuals to feel that they have no other alternative than to engage in violent rebellions to get attention

And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.” - MLK, Jr.

Too many will spend their energy on critiquing the form of protest rather than truth and sources of oppression and harm. Let today remind us that we must to action, with mutuality, to create real change. And although we believe in centering radical love in our march toward collective liberation, we recognize that there is righteousness in our anger. Let us use it as fuel for human progress.

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