Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland launched their inaugural Black History Month art exhibit & competition.
A world of creativity and culture is on display at Maryland Casino Live! Pop-Up Art Gallery! The show is a celebration of the reflections of joy in African-American art, honoring the rich history and talent that shapes Maryland’s artistic landscape.
WGS Resident Artist John Henderson is one of nine Maryland Black artists featured in Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s first Black History Month pop-up art exhibit called “Reflections of Joy: Celebrating African American Art in Maryland.”
“The discussion of and the history of Black joy is based on the resilience and then, of course, turning adversity into resilience of our African American experience, and this is in such tandem with the theme of our collection, which is really joy, happiness, humor, uplifting,” said Suzi Cordish, the casino’s co-owner.
The pieces and their stories are not just for admiring; they are a part of a competition and the public gets to pick the winner. Through Feb. 24, visitors to the gallery can vote for their favorite piece. The artist with the most votes will receive a $25,000 award and a permanent spot in the Cordish Art Collection in the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.
The show runs from February 8 – 28 is an immersive experience where every artwork tells a story. Don’t miss this powerful celebration of Black History Month!
Location: Live! Maryland Casino [7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD] from Feb 8 – 28, 2025.