The Hunter Museum of American Art is pairing “Free as they want to be: Artists Committed to Memory” with a series of talks, performances and community programs exploring themes raised by the exhibition. The show remains on view through Jan. 11.
Oct. 8
Layering meaning in Black identity with photographer Woodson Carpenter: Photographer Woodson Carpenter leads a program examining Black identity through photography.
Oct. 15
Vision+Verse: Pride, Prejudice, and Black Queer Identity: The Hunter’s Vision+Verse series brings together creative expression and conversation in a program exploring Black queer identity.
Oct. 22
Art Wise: Deborah Willis: Exhibition cocurator Deborah Willis, a photographer, author and scholar of African American photography, appears as part of the museum’s Art Wise series.
Oct. 29
Style in ‘Free as they want to be’: A program centered on style and its role in works featured in the exhibition.
Nov. 5
Throwback Thursday: Visitors can see the exhibition free from 4-8 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., local Black poets, dancers, musicians and other creatives will offer their own responses to works in the galleries.
Nov. 19
Vision+Verse: Posing as Past: Christopher Shaw and Providence Newson Dance Co. use images, spoken word and movement in a multidisciplinary exploration of representation. The program runs from 6-7 p.m. and is free.
Dec. 3
Memory, Loss, and Discovery: Stylist Vee Rhodes and artist Karla Bivens lead an interactive, multisensory exploration of works in “Free as they want to be.” The free program runs from 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 7
Black Professionals @ the Hunter: The museum’s bimonthly gathering for Chattanooga’s Black professionals includes a guided exploration of the exhibition focused on Black photographers and identity, performances by local Black creatives and a networking activity. The free event runs from 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 10
Art+Issues: ‘Free as they want to be’ healing circle: Anthony M. Wiley Jr. of Welcome to Today facilitates a conversation for Black men inspired by images and stories in the exhibition. Participants will explore freedom, identity, healing and connection. The free program runs from 6-7 p.m.