The Montgomery County Probate Court in Alabama has issued an open call for artists to submit original works for a Black History Month exhibition titled 'Through the Artist’s Eye: Montgomery’s Black History.' The exhibition, which will run from February 13 to 28 at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library, seeks works that reflect the city's African American history, culture, and experiences. Submissions are due by February 9 and should be sent to County Archivist Dallas Hanbury.
This initiative matters as it represents a local government body actively using art for community engagement, historical preservation, and education. By creating a platform for artists to interpret and narrate Montgomery's significant Black history—including themes of civil rights, faith, and resilience—the probate court underscores the role of visual art in storytelling and fostering a collective connection to the past, present, and future.