<Hood River art exhibit anchors Black History Month events by group Black in the Gorge - Oregon Public Broadcasting — Art News
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Hood River art exhibit anchors Black History Month events by group Black in the Gorge - Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River is hosting "Black Infinity House," an immersive exhibition curated by August Oaks that showcases the work of over 30 Black Oregon-based artists. The installation is designed as a domestic space featuring a studio, living room, and porch, displaying a diverse range of media including fabric art, wood-burned illustrations, painted portraits, and handmade jewelry.

Organized by the grassroots group Black in the Gorge, the exhibition serves as a significant cultural anchor for Black History Month in a region where Black residents often face social isolation. By transforming a traditional gallery into a communal domestic environment, the project highlights the expansiveness of Black identity and strengthens the visibility of biracial and multiracial communities within the Columbia River Gorge.