February 4 Artist Talk: Resilience: Then and Now

February 4, 2026
12:40pm
Alumni Room Gallery, Tuohy Hall

St. Joseph’s University, New York • Brooklyn Council for the Arts presents:

“Resilience: Then and Now”

Celebrating visual artists who transformed systemic oppression into artistic power across generations.

Curated by Kennis Baptiste

Featuring the work of Herold Alexis, Donovan Nelson, Francks Deceus, Misha Tyutyunik, Iram Yeates, Karl McIntosh, Kennis Baptiste and Otto Neals

Show run:
Jan. 22 to Feb. 27, 2026

Opening reception:
Thursday, Jan. 22, 5:30–8 p.m.

Artist Talks:
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 12:40 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 1–3 p.m.

Image: “Summer R&R”, 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 30" x 40" by Francks Deceus (Detail)

Gallery Hours:
Thursdays, 4–7 p.m.
Saturdays, 1–3 p.m.

The gallery is free and open to the public.

Directions:
Alumni Room Gallery
Tuohy Hall
245 Clinton Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
Take the G train to Clinton/Washington Avenues.

To learn more, visit the Council for the Arts or email to [email protected].