Washington Glass School is proud to share that WGS artist John Henderson is included in the exhibition Woven Legacies: A Centennial Celebration of Black Expression, presented by Stem & Vine in partnership with the Black Art Today Foundation.
On view from February 1 through May 2, 2026, the exhibition honors the 2026 Black History Month theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” marking 100 years since the movement to formally recognize Black history in the United States.
John Henderson’s work in the exhibition, The Orishas (Glass/Acrylic, 36 x 12 x 1 inches), is a two-dimensional wall piece that draws on spiritual and cultural traditions rooted in the African diaspora. Through layered materials and luminous surfaces, Henderson explores ancestry, belief systems, and the enduring presence of history carried forward through art.
Woven Legacies examines how art has functioned as a connective thread across generations — preserving memory, expressing resistance, and imagining paths toward liberation. The exhibition features a dynamic group of artists whose work spans disciplines, voices, and perspectives, underscoring the richness and complexity of Black artistic expression.
An artist reception will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 3–6 PM at Stem & Vine (326 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD).
We congratulate John Henderson on this well-deserved recognition and are honored to see his work included in this important exhibition.
This exhibition is partially funded by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC).
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