Bennett Road: A New Exhibition Celebrating Black Labor and Culture
November 21, 2024 - February 28, 2025
In alignment with the forthcoming national Black History Month 2025 theme, Black Labor, the Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy (HFTC) proudly presents Bennett Road, an innovative exhibition showcasing the visionary works of Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72), Creative Director of Studio Kër (@studioker), and Martellus Bennett (@martellusb), Creative Director of TOMONOSHi! i+d LaB (@mr.tomonoshi). This exhibition is a profound exploration of identity, community, and cultural intersections rooted in the African Diaspora, drawing on the rich backgrounds and deep connections both artists have with these themes.
Co-organized by HFTC and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) as part of the Rebirth in Action project, Bennett Road is curated by Mich Stevenson, Project Manager – Partnerships, and promises an impactful experience through art that reflects and celebrates Black heritage.
Exhibition Dates:
November 22, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Public Opening:
Friday, November 22, 2024
10 AM – 5 PM
Location: Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center
Parking: Available at the African American History Research Center at the Gregory School, located at 1300 Cleveland Street, Houston, Texas 77019.
The Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that protects and preserves the history of Freedmen’s Town for the benefit of future generations. We support community engagement, re-education, and heritage tourism.
Funding has been provided to the Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021.
All opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Contact Information
- info@houstonfreedmenstown.org
- 713-366-4212