Reception for 'Clothes Story': An Exhibit Highlighting African American Women’s Clothing From 1890 to 1963. Curated by Kenneth Green
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San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery is honored to present the first exhibit of the school year: "Clothes Story," envisioned and curated by Atlanta based designer Kenneth Green. This exhibition celebrates the lives and contributions of African American women by carefully replicating over thirty garments and fashion accessories that represent what women wore in historical periods ranging from 1890 to 1963. Every dress, coat or cloak in Clothes Story has a unique story to tell, whether revealing details about the maker, providing information about the historical context or teaching us about the person who wore it. Through fashion, the narratives shared in this exhibition come alive.
The engaging display takes the viewer on a journey through time, inviting them to experience women’s lives at home and in their communities and capturing historical moments that showcase the African American female experience and acknowledge their resilience, strength, bravery, courage, and unapologetic spirit for change.
With appreciation to The Hervey Family Fund at the San Diego Foundation whose generosity helps illuminate these stories. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art. Join us for the reception on Saturday, September 6, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Exhibition is on view from August 25 to October 16, 2025.
Gallery Hours: M, T, W, TH, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Or by appointment.) Closed Fridays, Weekends & Holidays.
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San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery
The Mesa College Art Gallery is an educational forum to present the work of professional artists in a range of media and dealing with diverse issues. The gallery also showcases outstanding artwork created by students in the Art Department. It is our mission to enrich and engage our student community through art. The gallery exhibits are complemented with artist lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The works on display reflect a variety of topics in order to engage students from other disciplines and departments. We have created exhibits in collaboration with Chicano Studies, Women Studies and the Black Studies department. The gallery serves as a laboratory for the Art Department's Museum Studies Program. The college is the only San Diego institution to offer an AA and a Certificate in Museum Studies/Gallery Exhibition Skills. During the academic year four exhibits features art by emerging and established contemporary artists. A student exhibition is held at the end of every semester. Besides exhibits in our main space, D101, the Art Gallery program and the Museum Studies classes also curate exhibits in the LRC, 2nd Floor Art Corridor. Gallery Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. View the campus map or get driving directions.
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