01/11/2026
As we step into a new year, TBP is taking a moment to reflect on all that we were grateful for in 2025. At the top of that list is a deeply heartfelt thank you to the brilliant young artists in our community who generously volunteered their time and energy to help curate exhibitions alongside our team.
From digging through storage, hauling materials, and organizing artwork, to , , , and hanging work, creating labels, and making food runs. To every practitioner bringing offering to our community altar. To our community partners inviting us in to spread the word and mission of TBP. To every orator speaking up about their experiences, bravely sharing what matters most to them as Black people navigating complex lineages & to for guiding us through those kinds of difficult conversations. To & ‘s mentorship, ’s constant encouragement, ’s beautiful documentation of the processes, and everyone’s creative minds coming together to bring our exhibitions & programs to life. Every single contribution MATTERED. Our volunteers & contributors are truly the lifeblood of our organization. Without you, this work simply would not be possible.
This collective effort pushes us to think more intentionally about how we show up for our creative communities in Durham and beyond. How we can create space for Black creatives to deepen their understanding of art and history, expand their skills, and find meaningful opportunities to grow and advance their craft.
As we move forward together in 2026, we want our entire community to know how grateful we are and how committed we remain to building spaces where you can continue to thrive. So to every contributor, attendee, teammate, helpmate, artist, friend, and volunteer who has shown up for us over the past 20+ years: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
We can’t wait to share what we have in store for the year ahead!!
