A new exhibition titled "Permission to Breathe: A Black Woman’s Perspective on Living Life Unapologetically" opens at Positive Space Tulsa in midtown Tulsa, featuring nearly 30 works by Black women artists. Co-curated by Ebony Iman Dallas, Elizabeth Henley, and Jaiden Jiji McClellan, the multidisciplinary show explores themes of rest, resistance, joy, ancestral memory, and radical self-acceptance, with most artwork available for sale. The exhibition runs from February 7 to February 28, 2026, and includes both seasoned and first-time artists.
The exhibition matters because it addresses the lack of institutional opportunities for Black women artists in Tulsa and beyond, intentionally creating a platform for emerging voices alongside established ones. By centering Black women's perspectives and fostering connections between artists from Oklahoma City and Tulsa, the show amplifies underrepresented narratives and affirms the right to creative freedom and self-expression. It also highlights the role of grassroots spaces like Positive Space Tulsa in filling gaps left by larger art institutions.