Where the Seed Remembers: A Celebration of Earth, Lineage and Memory
Where the Seed Remembers features the work of 10 community-based SEED artists who will explore the connection to earth, memory and lineage. The show, which was co-curated by noted Minneapolis artist, storyteller, and cultural architect Brotha Asé, will blend visual art, sacred storytelling, spoken word and communal reflection to reawaken connection in a time of disconnection.
Location: University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Reedy Gallery, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Dates: March 25 to May 17
Opening Celebration: March 29, 12 - 3 p.m.
Artist list:
Tomas Araya: Chilean-American teaching artist and muralist
Sunmisola Banjo-Arebojie: Nigerian-American painter influenced by esoteric studies
Ron Brown: multidisciplinary Afrocentric artist, storyteller, and community health advocate
Ayolanda Evans: interdisciplinary artist and cultural practitioner whose work bridges art, ritual, and community transformation
Jaali Griffin: life-long surreal, creative mind
Jordan M. Hamilton: Multi-disciplinary Artist and Muralist, mentored by Ta-coumba Aiken
Dizi Lawrence: Queer, Afroindigenous artist and educator
Imani Mansfield: Photographer and daughter of well-known Rondo community photographer Roosevelt Mansfield
Kat Román: Mexica/Colombian artist and poet living in Minneapolis from Texas
Allena Sweats: emerging Black artist born and raised in Minneapolis
Opening Celebration Ministers of Ceremony:
Mariama Imani: Queer, Afro-Indigenous musician, storyteller, cultural weaver, and educator
Vusumuzi Zulu: Co-founder of Black Storytellers Alliance
Admission is free for people taking part in exhibit activities. Community members for whom ticket cost is a barrier can use the code COMP when registering. Additionally, we are committed to accessibility. A bus will provide group transportation to and from the Arboretum. Please indicate interest in group transportation while registering.