'Black Perspective: A Celebration of Community, Family and Heritage'

Oceanside Theatre Company’s newest exhibit “Black Perspective: A Celebration of Community, Family & Heritage” runs through March 24 at the Brooks Theater Gallery in the lobby of the Sunshine Brooks Theater in Oceanside and can be viewed cost-free.Thematically aligned with two of the theater’s major events at the beginning of the year, “Black Perspective” complements the performing arts taking place on stage.

The first event, “Generational Black Pioneers: Oceanside Firsts” on February 17 and 18, highlights black leaders who have fought for change in Oceanside. In March, OTC is thrilled to produce the San Diego Premiere of “Chicken & Biscuits,” a feel-good comedy written by black playwright Douglas Lyons and centered around the complex dynamics of a modern black family. Lyons was one of a record-breaking eight black playwrights whose work was on Broadway in 2021, but forced to shutdown due to ongoing Covid cases.

Featuring 29 artists, 12 of whom are showing at the Brooks Theater Gallery for the first time, “Black Perspective” includes a myriad of different styles including portraits, sculptures, nail art, and powerful social justice themes.

Artists include Laurie Batter, Quincy Brooks, Brooklyn Burroughs, Rhya Cawley, Jackie E Diaz, Laurie Forgy, Phaya (Phyllis) Gifford, Annie Elizabeth Kilgore, Domonique A King, Elizabeth Man, Robert McPherson, Carole Quinn-Nylander, Bonnie Lee Roth, Eva Shaw, Gwen Small, Krista Timberlake and more.

For artist profiles, visit here.

Exhibit dates: Jan. 9 through Mar. 26
On view before/during most main-stage events at the Brooks Theater, or by appointment at 760-994-5975.

Note: A temporary exhibit of rock photography will be on display during the Oceanside International Film Festival Feb. 20-24.

Open gallery hours/events for the "Black Perspectives" exhibition:
Feb. 9, 6–9 p.m. Neil Diamond Tribute  Concert
Feb. 10, 1–3:30 p.m. Stevie Wonder Tribute Concert
Feb. 14, 5–8 p.m. Stand Up Comedy Show
Feb. 18, 2–4 p.m. Black Pioneers of Oceanside
Mar. 7, 5–9 p.m. Carvin Jones
"Chicken & Biscuits" performances: Mar. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24.

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